Comparison Console
Acebeam EC50 Gen II vs Acebeam EC65
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Acebeam EC65 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. Acebeam EC65 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Acebeam EC65 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Acebeam EC65 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC65 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC65 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 22031% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$119Cheapest
US$119.5Most expensive
Weight
128 g (4.52 oz)Heaviest
82 g (2.89 oz)Lightest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
114.5 mm (4.51 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmLowest output
4000 lmHighest output
Max candela
22800 cdHighest candela
16600 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
302 m (991 ft)Highest
258 m (846 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
54000 minLongest runtime
244 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1*26650 rechargeable Li-ion
21700 rechargeable Li-ion (included), compatible with 18650 and 2xCR123 using adapter
Charging type
Micro-USB
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters)
Waterproof under water 5 meters
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)
1.2 m (4 ft)
Material
Aircraft grade aluminium, Type III hard-anodized finish, toughened ultra-clear glass lens with anti-reflective coating
Aircraft grade aluminium with type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Use case profile
Best for
Compact EDC with high outputClose to 3000 lumens outputGood runtimeComfortable to holdOutdoor and home use
Everyday carry (EDC)Outdoor useTactical applications
Common praise
Very high output and brightnessBest UI and mode spacing among competitorsComfortable to hold and useDigitally regulated output for consistent brightnessGood beam profile balancing throw and floodIncludes convenient Moon Low modeWell made with quality materials
Very bright and long-range beamCompact and lightweight for EDCFast USB-C chargingSolid build quality with good gripIncludes rechargeable high-capacity battery
Common complaints
Slight pause between modes when cycling throughHolster is large and bulky relative to the flashlight
Gets very hot on turbo mode with short runtimeTurbo mode steps down after 1 minuteTailcap spring may rattle without battery