Comparison Console
Acebeam EC50 Gen II vs Olight Arkfeld Ultra
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 114% 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 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 114% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 241% 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$119.99Most expensive
Weight
128 g (4.52 oz)Heaviest
120.14 g (4.24 oz)Lightest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
120.81 mm (4.76 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
1400 lmLowest output
Max candela
22800 cdHighest candela
2630 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
302 m (991 ft)Highest
103 m (338 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
54000 minLongest runtime
15840 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1*26650 rechargeable Li-ion
Built-in 1500mAh 3.7V LiPo rechargeable battery
Charging type
Micro-USB
Magnetic charging (USB)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters)
IPX7
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aircraft grade aluminium, Type III hard-anodized finish, toughened ultra-clear glass lens with anti-reflective coating
Olight proprietary O-Aluminium alloy (1.77 times harder than 6061 aluminum)
Use case profile
Best for
Compact EDC with high outputClose to 3000 lumens outputGood runtimeComfortable to holdOutdoor and home use
EDC useDaily illuminationPet activitiesPresentation pointingCleanliness checksUsers valuing innovation and durability
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
Excellent build quality and finishInnovative 3-in-1 designGood brightness and beam qualityIntuitive interface with selector dialLong runtimes on lower modesMagnetic USB rechargeable batteryComfortable to hold and carry
Common complaints
Slight pause between modes when cycling throughHolster is large and bulky relative to the flashlight
Functions may not suit all EDC users due to eclectic mixShortcut for lockout mode could be improvedSlightly expensive compared to simpler flashlightsSimilar to Arkfeld Pro model with modest differences