Comparison Console
Acebeam EC50 Gen II vs Olight SR52UT Intimidator
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 68% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 173% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2150% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight SR52UT Intimidator stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 216% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight SR52UT Intimidator stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 173% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight SR52UT Intimidator stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2150% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight SR52UT Intimidator stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 22% 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$119
Unknown
Weight
128 g (4.52 oz)Lightest
405 g (14.29 oz)Heaviest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Shortest
161.5 mm (6.36 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
1100 lmLowest output
Max candela
22800 cdLowest candela
160000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
302 m (991 ft)Lowest
800 m (2625 ft)Highest
Max runtime
54000 minLongest runtime
2400 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1*26650 rechargeable Li-ion
3 x 18650 rechargeable (button top)
Charging type
Micro-USB
Micro-USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters)
IPX8 (up to 2 m)
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
Type III hard anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Compact EDC with high outputClose to 3000 lumens outputGood runtimeComfortable to holdOutdoor and home use
Extended range illuminationTactical useOutdoor activities
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 and extended beam distanceDurable anodized aluminum body with good waterproof ratingRechargeable with convenient Micro-USB portMultiple brightness modes plus strobe for tactical use
Common complaints
Slight pause between modes when cycling throughHolster is large and bulky relative to the flashlight
Relatively heavy and large size for everyday carryLong charging time when fully depletedBattery not included by default