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
Cheapest
Fenix LD30R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Fenix LD30R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
Fenix LD30R 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
Fenix LD30R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
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.
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 output▣Close to 3000 lumens output▣Good runtime▣Comfortable to hold▣Outdoor and home use
▣EDC▣Outdoor use▣Camping▣Emergency▣Tactical
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
✓High brightness and versatile modes✓Durable and well-built metal body✓Convenient dual-switch interface✓Long runtime on lower modes✓Waterproof and impact resistant
Common complaints
⚠Slight pause between modes when cycling through⚠Holster is large and bulky relative to the flashlight
⚠Price may be high compared to simpler flashlights