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Acebeam EC50 Gen II vs Fenix LD30R
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix LD30R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% 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
Fenix LD30R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 43% 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.
Fenix LD30R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1113% 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$86.48Cheapest
Weight
128 g (4.52 oz)Lightest
132 g (4.66 oz)Heaviest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
129.7 mm (5.11 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
1700 lmLowest output
Max candela
22800 cdHighest candela
18037 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
302 m (991 ft)Highest
267 m (876 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
54000 minLongest runtime
4450 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1*26650 rechargeable Li-ion
1 included ARB-L18-3400 Li-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
Micro-USB
USB Type-C
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
All-metal CNC machined body with premium type 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
EDCOutdoor UseCampingEmergencyTactical
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 Versatile ModesDurable And Well Built Metal BodyConvenient Dual Switch InterfaceLong Runtime On Lower ModesWaterproof And Impact Resistant
Common complaints
Slight Pause Between Modes When Cycling ThroughHolster Is Large And Bulky Relative To The Flashlight
Price May Be High Compared To Simpler Flashlights
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