Comparison Console
Acebeam EC50 Gen II vs Wuben TO40R
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben TO40R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben TO40R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben TO40R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben TO40R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben TO40R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben TO40R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 620% 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$76.13Cheapest
Weight
128 g (4.52 oz)Heaviest
93 g (3.28 oz)Lightest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
130.2 mm (5.13 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
1200 lmLowest output
Max candela
22800 cdHighest candela
12108 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
302 m (991 ft)Highest
220 m (722 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
54000 minLongest runtime
7500 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1*26650 rechargeable Li-ion
1*18650 rechargeable Li-ion or 2*CR123A batteries
Charging type
Micro-USB
Micro-USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters)
IP68
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminium, Type III hard-anodized finish, toughened ultra-clear glass lens with anti-reflective coating
Aerospace aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Compact EDC with high outputClose to 3000 lumens outputGood runtimeComfortable to holdOutdoor and home use
EDCOutdoor useCampingGeneral purpose 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
Good max brightness of 1200 lumensLong beam distance of 220 metersIP68 waterproof ratingDual side switches for convenient operationMicro-USB charging with battery status indicatorLightweight at 93 gramsIncluded 18650 rechargeable battery and accessories
Common complaints
Slight pause between modes when cycling throughHolster is large and bulky relative to the flashlight
Clip is not deep carry and allows light to stick out when clippedHolster material is stiff and can be tricky to use with USB cable stored insideNo explicit max candela or information about beam tint in sources