Comparison Console
Acebeam EC50 Gen II vs Wurkkos TS28
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 26% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TS28 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TS28 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos TS28 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 116% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS28 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS28 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS28 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 173% 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$54.99Cheapest
Weight
128 g (4.52 oz)Lightest
173 g (6.10 oz)Heaviest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
129 mm (5.08 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmLowest output
3200 lmHighest output
Max candela
22800 cdLowest candela
70428 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
302 m (991 ft)Lowest
506 m (1660 ft)Highest
Max runtime
54000 minLongest runtime
19800 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1*26650 rechargeable Li-ion
21700 Li-ion
Charging type
Micro-USB
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters)
IP68
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminium, Type III hard-anodized finish, toughened ultra-clear glass lens with anti-reflective coating
Aluminum alloy body with stainless steel bezel
Use case profile
Best for
Compact EDC with high outputClose to 3000 lumens outputGood runtimeComfortable to holdOutdoor and home use
EDCOutdoor useCampingHikingEmergenciesGeneral 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
High brightness for the priceGood beam throw and balanced beamDurable build with IP68 and impact resistanceVersatile output modes including stepped and rampingConvenient USB-C charging and power bank feature
Common complaints
Slight pause between modes when cycling throughHolster is large and bulky relative to the flashlight
No lockout mode to prevent accidental activationNo pocket clip includedLower CRI (~70) LED with cooler tintNo built-in charging indication on some units
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