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Acebeam EC50 Gen II vs Acebeam P15

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 16% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam P15 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Acebeam P15 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Acebeam P15 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Acebeam P15 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Acebeam P15 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 7% 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 P15 — Beam distance: 330 m (1083 ft)Acebeam P15 — Max candela: 27225 cdAcebeam P15 — Weight: 152 g (5.36 oz)Acebeam P15 — Length: 131 mm (5.16 in)Acebeam P15 — Retail price: US$115Acebeam P15 — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$119Most expensive
US$115Cheapest
Weight
128 g (4.52 oz)Lightest
152 g (5.36 oz)Heaviest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
131 mm (5.16 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
1700 lmLowest output
Max candela
22800 cdLowest candela
27225 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
302 m (991 ft)Lowest
330 m (1083 ft)Highest
Max runtime
54000 minLongest runtime
50400 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1*26650 rechargeable Li-ion
1 x 18650 rechargeable lithium ion lithium battery (customized)
Charging type
Micro-USB
Direct charging via included proprietary cable (not USB-C)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters)
IP68 (2 meters underwater)
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
7075 aerospace aluminum alloy with HAIII 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
EDC useTactical applicationsWeapon mount compatible (M-LOK and Picatinny)
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
High output lumens with efficient long-distance beam (330 meters)Robust and durable construction with aerospace-grade aluminum and hard anodizingModular design allowing quick transition between handheld and rail-mounted configurationsIncludes rechargeable 18650 battery with fast chargingIP68 waterproof rating and good impact resistanceMultiple operational modes with intuitive dual switch interface
Common complaints
Slight pause between modes when cycling throughHolster is large and bulky relative to the flashlight
Uses proprietary charging cable (not USB-C)Charging port not functional during chargingBattery must be charged inside the flashlight onlyOptional tactical accessories may be sold separately