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Acebeam EC50 Gen II vs Nitecore EC23
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EC23 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 102% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 173% 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$58.95Cheapest
Weight
128 g (4.52 oz)Heaviest
78 g (2.75 oz)Lightest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
128.7 mm (5.07 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
1800 lmLowest output
Max candela
22800 cdHighest candela
16200 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
302 m (991 ft)Highest
255 m (837 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
54000 minLongest runtime
19800 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1*26650 rechargeable Li-ion
1× 18650 Li-ion (output ≥ 8A) or 2× CR123 (single use or rechargeable)
Charging type
Micro-USB
USB (implied by USB flashlight naming and included battery)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters)
IPX8 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminium, Type III hard-anodized finish, toughened ultra-clear glass lens with anti-reflective coating
Aero grade aluminium alloy with HAIII military grade hard-anodised finish
Use case profile
Best for
Compact EDC with high outputClose to 3000 lumens outputGood runtimeComfortable to holdOutdoor and home use
Everyday carryOutdoor useCampingSearch tasksSurvival/bushcraft
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 brightness (1800 lumens)Long maximum runtime (up to 330 hours in ultralow mode)Compact size and lightweightMultiple output levels and special modesWaterproof and impact resistantBuilt-in battery power indicatorComfortable diamond knurled body grip
Common complaints
Slight pause between modes when cycling throughHolster is large and bulky relative to the flashlight
Switch can be fiddly or less intuitiveTurbo mode requires specific high-output batteryNot compatible with all 18650 batteries for turbo mode
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