Comparison Console
Acebeam EC50 Gen II vs Fenix PD40R V2.0
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 923% 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 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 923% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 5% 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$165Most expensive
Weight
128 g (4.52 oz)Heaviest
117 g (4.13 oz)Lightest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Shortest
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lm
3000 lm
Max candela
22800 cdLowest candela
40567 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
302 m (991 ft)Lowest
405 m (1329 ft)Highest
Max runtime
54000 minLongest runtime
5280 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1*26650 rechargeable Li-ion
1x 21700 rechargeable li-ion 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
A6061-T6 aircraft grade aluminium
Use case profile
Best for
Compact EDC with high outputClose to 3000 lumens outputGood runtimeComfortable to holdOutdoor and home use
Everyday carry (EDC)Professional useGeneral purpose useInspectionWalking a dogSituations requiring versatile brightness levels
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 maximum and sustained brightnessSmooth and easy rotary switch operationGood battery runtime with included 21700 batterySolid build quality with aircraft grade aluminiumIP68 dust and waterproof ratedComes with holster and spare o-rings
Common complaints
Slight pause between modes when cycling throughHolster is large and bulky relative to the flashlight
Packaging not very stylishNo included AC adapter for chargingRotary switch may require getting used to
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