Comparison Console
Acebeam EC50 Gen II vs ThruNite TC15 V2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TC15 V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite TC15 V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 164% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V2 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 2% 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$45Cheapest
Weight
128 g (4.52 oz)Lightest
170 g (6.00 oz)Heaviest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
130 mm (5.12 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
2531 lmLowest output
Max candela
22800 cdHighest candela
11352 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
302 m (991 ft)Highest
213 m (699 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
54000 min
Unknown
Power & durability
Battery type
1*26650 rechargeable Li-ion
18650 lithium-ion
Charging type
Micro-USB
USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters)
IPX8
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 alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Compact EDC with high outputClose to 3000 lumens outputGood runtimeComfortable to holdOutdoor and home use
Daily carryEmergency 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 output brightnessCompact sizeUSB rechargeableAffordable priceGood build quality
Common complaints
Slight pause between modes when cycling throughHolster is large and bulky relative to the flashlight
Battery life shorter at highest outputLess grip due to grooves instead of knurling
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