Comparison Console
Acebeam EC50 Gen II vs Fenix UC35
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix UC35 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 200% 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 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC35 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC35 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC35 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC35 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 13% 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$126Most expensive
Weight
128 g (4.52 oz)Heaviest
89 g (3.14 oz)Lightest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Shortest
140 mm (5.51 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
22800 cdHighest candela
17700 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
302 m (991 ft)Highest
266 m (873 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
54000 minLongest runtime
48000 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1*26650 rechargeable Li-ion
One 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery or two CR123A batteries
Charging type
Micro-USB
Micro USB 5V/2A
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
High strength oxidation-resistant aluminum with HAIII hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Compact EDC with high outputClose to 3000 lumens outputGood runtimeComfortable to holdOutdoor and home use
MilitaryPolicingOutdoor lightingEmergency standbyEveryday 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
Powerful output for its sizeLong maximum runtime especially in moonlight modeDurable aircraft-grade aluminum body with good impact and water resistanceConvenient dual-switch interface with tactical tail and side functional switchIncluded high capacity rechargeable 18650 battery and micro USB charging
Common complaints
Slight pause between modes when cycling throughHolster is large and bulky relative to the flashlight
Battery level indication only works with 18650 Li-ion batteryCharging only possible when flashlight is off and at low output
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