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Acebeam EC50 Gen II vs Sofirn SC31B
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Sofirn SC31B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC31B stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 206% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 117% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1025% 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$38.95Cheapest
Weight
128 g (4.52 oz)Heaviest
59 g (2.08 oz)Lightest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
22800 cdHighest candela
10750 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
302 m (991 ft)Highest
207 m (679 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
54000 minLongest runtime
4800 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1*26650 rechargeable Li-ion
18650 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
Micro-USB
Micro USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters)
Unknown
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
6061 Aluminum Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Compact EDC with high outputClose to 3000 lumens outputGood runtimeComfortable to holdOutdoor and home use
Everyday carry (EDC)Home useOutdoor activities such as camping, hiking, caving, dog walking, fishing
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
Good value budget lightUSB charging includedStrong pocket clipSimple and easy user interfaceSolid build quality with anodised finish and gold plated springs
Common complaints
Slight pause between modes when cycling throughHolster is large and bulky relative to the flashlight
No dedicated ultra-low moonlight modeMode memory can be inconvenient to access lowest modesClip is not reversible and protrudes beyond light lengthMicro USB instead of USB-C chargingNo lanyard included in some packages
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