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Acebeam EC50 Gen II vs SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 500% 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 64% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 179% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 500% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 59900% 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$332Most expensive
Weight
128 g (4.52 oz)Heaviest
124.7 g (4.40 oz)Lightest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
45.2 mm (1.78 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
22800 cdHighest candela
7600 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
302 m (991 ft)Highest
87 m (285 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
54000 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1*26650 rechargeable Li-ion
CR123A
Charging type
Micro-USB
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters)
IP67
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
Aluminum with Mil-Spec hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Compact EDC with high outputClose to 3000 lumens outputGood runtimeComfortable to holdOutdoor and home use
Weapon-mounted useHome defenseNighttime shooting
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
Well-built and durableEffective long-range beamGood brightness for home defense
Common complaints
Slight pause between modes when cycling throughHolster is large and bulky relative to the flashlight
Relatively high priceLower output compared to some tactical flashlightsLimited beam spill for close-quarters
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