Comparison Console
Acebeam EC50 Gen II vs Acebeam PT40
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 12% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1025% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1025% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 4% 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$175Most expensive
Weight
128 g (4.52 oz)Lightest
145 g (5.11 oz)Heaviest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
126.8 mm (4.99 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lm
3000 lm
Max candela
22800 cdHighest candela
3680 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
302 m (991 ft)Highest
121 m (397 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
54000 minLongest runtime
4800 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1*26650 rechargeable Li-ion
18650 rechargeable Li-ion
Charging type
Micro-USB
Micro USB (via included cable, optional battery with USB-C port)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters)
IP68
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminium, Type III hard-anodized finish, toughened ultra-clear glass lens with anti-reflective coating
A6061-T6 aluminium alloy with Type III hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Compact EDC with high outputClose to 3000 lumens outputGood runtimeComfortable to holdOutdoor and home use
Industrial workVehicle repairCampingOutdoor sportsLaw enforcementEveryday carry
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 brightness and good beam qualityVersatile mounting options including magnetic tail and pocket clipHigh color rendering index reducing eye strainSolid build quality with aircraft-grade aluminum body
Common complaints
Slight pause between modes when cycling throughHolster is large and bulky relative to the flashlight
Magnet not very strong on curved metal surfacesHeadband attachment not very comfortable for switching between handheld and headlamp usePocket clip is not very stiff and less comfortable to clip onto pockets