Comparison Console
Acebeam EC50 Gen II vs Nitecore P17iX
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% 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. Nitecore P17iX stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% 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.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 800% 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$126.44Most expensive
Weight
128 g (4.52 oz)Heaviest
101 g (3.56 oz)Lightest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Shortest
140 mm (5.51 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmLowest output
5000 lmHighest output
Max candela
22800 cdLowest candela
27225 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
302 m (991 ft)Lowest
330 m (1083 ft)Highest
Max runtime
54000 minLongest runtime
6000 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1*26650 rechargeable Li-ion
1 x Nitecore 21700 i Series Li-ion rechargeable (NL2155HPi 5,500mAh)
Charging type
Micro-USB
USB-C 18W fast charging (QC/PD)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters)
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminium, Type III hard-anodized finish, toughened ultra-clear glass lens with anti-reflective coating
7075-T6 aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Compact EDC with high outputClose to 3000 lumens outputGood runtimeComfortable to holdOutdoor and home use
Tactical and duty useLaw enforcementMilitarySearch and rescueOutdoor and professional lighting
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
Exceptional brightness and beam throwVersatile beam pattern optionsRobust and durable constructionProgrammable buttons provide operational flexibilityLong battery runtime with fast USB-C charging
Common complaints
Slight pause between modes when cycling throughHolster is large and bulky relative to the flashlight
Battery and accessories excluded from weight; actual carry weight higherComplexity of multiple modes may require learning
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