Comparison Console
Acebeam EC50 Gen II vs Acebeam EC90
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
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
Acebeam EC90 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
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 heaviest option for weight, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 30% 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.
Acebeam EC90 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
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.
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 OutputClose To 3000 Lumens OutputGood RuntimeComfortable To HoldOutdoor And Home Use
Long Range IlluminationEDCHands Free Use On Metal SurfacesOutdoor ActivitiesSearchingEmergency Use
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 High Lumen Output And Impressive Beam ThrowMagnetic Tail Cap Enables Convenient Hands Free UsageUSB C Fast Charging With Battery Level IndicatorSolid Build Quality And Durable ConstructionTwo Way Pocket Clip For Flexible Carry OptionsNo Pwm Flicker On Output Modes
Common complaints
Slight Pause Between Modes When Cycling ThroughHolster Is Large And Bulky Relative To The Flashlight
Relatively Heavy For An EDC Flashlight At 231 GramsTurbo Mode Runtime Limited To About 40 Seconds Before Stepping Down
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