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Acebeam EC50 Gen II vs Acebeam EC90

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC90 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC90 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Acebeam EC90 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Acebeam EC90 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam EC90 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Acebeam EC90 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 246% 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.

Acebeam EC50 Gen II — Beam distance: 302 m (991 ft)Acebeam EC50 Gen II — Max candela: 22800 cdAcebeam EC50 Gen II — Weight: 128 g (4.52 oz)Acebeam EC50 Gen II — Length: 132 mm (5.20 in)Acebeam EC50 Gen II — Retail price: US$119Acebeam EC50 Gen II — Impact resistance: 1.2 m (4 ft)Acebeam EC90 — Beam distance: 573 m (1880 ft)Acebeam EC90 — Max candela: 82082 cdAcebeam EC90 — Weight: 231 g (8.15 oz)Acebeam EC90 — Length: 137.5 mm (5.41 in)Acebeam EC90 — Retail price: US$109.9Acebeam EC90 — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$119Most expensive
US$109.9Cheapest
Weight
128 g (4.52 oz)Lightest
231 g (8.15 oz)Heaviest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Shortest
137.5 mm (5.41 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmLowest output
4300 lmHighest output
Max candela
22800 cdLowest candela
82082 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
302 m (991 ft)Lowest
573 m (1880 ft)Highest
Max runtime
54000 minLongest runtime
15600 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1*26650 rechargeable Li-ion
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
Micro-USB
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters)
IP68
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminium, Type III hard-anodized finish, toughened ultra-clear glass lens with anti-reflective coating
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
▣Compact EDC With High Output▣Close To 3000 Lumens Output▣Good Runtime▣Comfortable To Hold▣Outdoor And Home Use
▣Long Range Illumination▣EDC▣Hands Free Use On Metal Surfaces▣Outdoor Activities▣Searching▣Emergency Use
Common praise
✓Very High Output And Brightness✓Best Ui And Mode Spacing Among Competitors✓Comfortable To Hold And Use✓Digitally Regulated Output For Consistent Brightness✓Good Beam Profile Balancing Throw And Flood✓Includes Convenient Moon Low Mode✓Well Made With Quality Materials
✓Very High Lumen Output And Impressive Beam Throw✓Magnetic Tail Cap Enables Convenient Hands Free Usage✓USB C Fast Charging With Battery Level Indicator✓Solid Build Quality And Durable Construction✓Two Way Pocket Clip For Flexible Carry Options✓No Pwm Flicker On Output Modes
Common complaints
⚠Slight Pause Between Modes When Cycling Through⚠Holster Is Large And Bulky Relative To The Flashlight
⚠Relatively Heavy For An EDC Flashlight At 231 Grams⚠Turbo Mode Runtime Limited To About 40 Seconds Before Stepping Down

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