Comparison Console
Acebeam EC50 Gen III vs Acebeam PT40
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1400% 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$129.9Cheapest
US$175Most expensive
Weight
120 g (4.23 oz)Lightest
145 g (5.11 oz)Heaviest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
126.8 mm (4.99 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3850 lmHighest output
3000 lmLowest output
Max candela
26500 cdHighest candela
3680 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
326 m (1070 ft)Highest
121 m (397 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
72000 minLongest runtime
4800 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 26650 Li-ion rechargeable
18650 rechargeable Li-ion
Charging type
USB charging cable included
Micro USB (via included cable, optional battery with USB-C port)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters)
IP68
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminium with premium Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
A6061-T6 aluminium alloy with Type III hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)HikingCampingOutdoor useProfessional use
Industrial workVehicle repairCampingOutdoor sportsLaw enforcementEveryday carry
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
High brightness and good beam qualityVersatile mounting options including magnetic tail and pocket clipHigh color rendering index reducing eye strainSolid build quality with aircraft-grade aluminum body
Common complaints
No explicit complaints from provided sources
Magnet not very strong on curved metal surfacesHeadband attachment not very comfortable for switching between handheld and headlamp usePocket clip is not very stiff and less comfortable to clip onto pockets
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