Comparison Console
Acebeam EC50 Gen II vs Wurkkos WK30
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Wurkkos WK30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos WK30 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 69% 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
Wurkkos WK30 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 222% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos WK30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos WK30 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.
Wurkkos WK30 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 17% 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$37Cheapest
Weight
128 g (4.52 oz)Heaviest
104 g (3.67 oz)Lightest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
113 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
1200 lmLowest output
Max candela
22800 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
302 m (991 ft)Highest
120 m (394 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
54000 min
Unknown
Power & durability
Battery type
1*26650 rechargeable Li-ion
Single 26650, 18650, 21700 or 2x CR123A (emergency)
Charging type
Micro-USB
Micro-USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters)
IPX8 (up to 2 meters for 30 minutes)
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 aerospace grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Compact EDC with high outputClose to 3000 lumens outputGood runtimeComfortable to holdOutdoor and home use
EDC use at home and outdoorsUsers needing multi-color flashlight (white, red, UV)Hunting or preserving night vision with red lightUV inspection/bug hunting
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
Excellent value for a versatile 3-color flashlightHigh quality Samsung LH351D 5000K 90CRI white LEDStrong red Cree XP-E emitter and powerful UV LEDGood build quality with aerospace grade aluminumMultiple power levels per color modeIncludes 5000mAh 26650 battery and accessories
Common complaints
Slight pause between modes when cycling throughHolster is large and bulky relative to the flashlight
Large size not suitable for pocket carryMicro-USB charging port instead of USB-CHold-to-turn-off UI is unintuitiveThin tube walls compared to some preferences
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