Comparison Console
Acebeam EC50 Gen II vs Olight R50 Seeker
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% 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 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight R50 Seeker stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight R50 Seeker stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight R50 Seeker stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight R50 Seeker stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1700% 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$129.22Most expensive
Weight
128 g (4.52 oz)Lightest
255 g (8.99 oz)Heaviest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Shortest
133 mm (5.24 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
2500 lmLowest output
Max candela
22800 cdHighest candela
22000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
302 m (991 ft)Highest
297 m (974 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
54000 minLongest runtime
3000 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1*26650 rechargeable Li-ion
Custom 26650 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
Micro-USB
Micro-USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters)
IPX8 (up to 2 meters)
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
Aircraft-grade aluminum with type III hard anodizing
Use case profile
Best for
Compact EDC with high outputClose to 3000 lumens outputGood runtimeComfortable to holdOutdoor and home use
General purpose handheld useSecurityPoliceIndustrialHome 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
High maximum output and long runtimeRobust build quality and designVersatile and intuitive user interface with multiple modes and lockoutExcellent beam quality with wide spill and bright hotspotConvenient built-in rechargeable battery and USB charging
Common complaints
Slight pause between modes when cycling throughHolster is large and bulky relative to the flashlight
No pocket clip includedNo holster or pouch providedProprietary battery limits external charging optionsLight is too large for comfortable pocket carryLens protection accessory not included