Comparison Console
Acebeam EC50 Gen III vs Acebeam P16
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 23% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam P16 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 114% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam P16 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P16 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P16 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 114% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P16 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 5355% 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$84.9Cheapest
Weight
120 g (4.23 oz)Lightest
156.2 g (5.51 oz)Heaviest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
131.2 mm (5.17 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3850 lmHighest output
1800 lmLowest output
Max candela
26500 cdLowest candela
58564 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
326 m (1070 ft)Lowest
484 m (1588 ft)Highest
Max runtime
72000 minLongest runtime
1320 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 26650 Li-ion rechargeable
1 x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery (USB-C included) compatible with 2 x CR123/RCR123
Charging type
USB charging cable included
USB Type-C
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 with premium Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)HikingCampingOutdoor useProfessional use
Tactical useLaw enforcementEmergency situationsEveryday carry (EDC)
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
Long throw distance of 484 meters with a focused beamRugged and impact-resistant buildEasy and intuitive dual tail switch interfaceStable output and versatile brightness levelsIncluded rechargeable battery and USB-C charging
Common complaints
No explicit complaints from provided sources
No LED replacement service from manufacturer