Comparison Console
Acebeam EC50 Gen III vs Fenix LD30
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix LD30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix LD30 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 141% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix LD30 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 103% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 141% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1602% 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$98.5Cheapest
Weight
120 g (4.23 oz)Heaviest
59 g (2.08 oz)Lightest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
109 mm (4.29 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3850 lmHighest output
1600 lmLowest output
Max candela
26500 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
326 m (1070 ft)Highest
204 m (669 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
72000 minLongest runtime
4230 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 26650 Li-ion rechargeable
One 18650 rechargeable li-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB charging cable included
USB charging cable included
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters)
IP68
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aircraft grade aluminium with premium Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
High-strength aluminium with HAIII hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)HikingCampingOutdoor UseProfessional Use
Everyday CarryOutdoor ActivitiesEmergency Use
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 (1600 Lumens)Long Beam Distance (204 Meters)Compact And Lightweight DesignMultiple Lighting Modes Including Strobe And SOSRechargeable Battery IncludedIp68 Waterproof RatingDurable Aluminum Construction With Hard Anodized Finish
Common complaints
No Explicit Complaints From Provided Sources
Weight Excludes BatteryNo Candela Value SpecifiedNo Explicit Impact Resistance Rating
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