Comparison Console
Acebeam EC50 Gen III vs Acebeam L30 Gen II
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 30% 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$129.9Most expensive
US$126.4Cheapest
Weight
120 g (4.23 oz)Lightest
168 g (5.93 oz)Heaviest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Shortest
162 mm (6.38 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3850 lmLowest output
4000 lmHighest output
Max candela
26500 cdLowest candela
34800 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
326 m (1070 ft)Lowest
373 m (1224 ft)Highest
Max runtime
72000 minShortest runtime
93600 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 26650 Li-ion rechargeable
1x 21700 / 1x 18650 / 2x CR123
Charging type
USB charging cable included
Micro USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters)
IPX-8 (5 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)
1.2 m (4 ft)
Material
Aircraft grade aluminium with premium Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Aircraft grade aluminum with Type III Hard Anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)HikingCampingOutdoor useProfessional use
Tactical useWeapon mountingLaw enforcementSelf-defenceHuntingSearch & RescueOutdoor activities
Common praise
High max output and excellent beam pattern from CREE XHP70.2 LEDCompact size and lightweight design (120g) suitable for everyday carryIntegrated charging and simple UI with side switchGood beam distance and throw for outdoor tasksDurable construction with hard anodized finish
Very bright output with good throw distanceRobust build quality and durable materialsConvenient dual-switch interfaceReliable and long runtime with 21700 batteryGood color rendition with 5000K LED
Common complaints
No explicit complaints from provided sources
Can get hot at higher output levelsHeavier weight without battery
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