Comparison Console
Acebeam EC50 Gen III vs Fenix PD40R V2.0
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% 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 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD40R V2.0 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.
Fenix PD40R V2.0 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 1264% 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$165Most expensive
Weight
120 g (4.23 oz)Heaviest
117 g (4.13 oz)Lightest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Shortest
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3850 lmHighest output
3000 lmLowest output
Max candela
26500 cdLowest candela
40567 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
326 m (1070 ft)Lowest
405 m (1329 ft)Highest
Max runtime
72000 minLongest runtime
5280 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 26650 Li-ion rechargeable
1x 21700 rechargeable li-ion battery
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)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminium with premium Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
A6061-T6 aircraft grade aluminium
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)HikingCampingOutdoor useProfessional use
Everyday carry (EDC)Professional useGeneral purpose useInspectionWalking a dogSituations requiring versatile brightness levels
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 maximum and sustained brightnessSmooth and easy rotary switch operationGood battery runtime with included 21700 batterySolid build quality with aircraft grade aluminiumIP68 dust and waterproof ratedComes with holster and spare o-rings
Common complaints
No explicit complaints from provided sources
Packaging not very stylishNo included AC adapter for chargingRotary switch may require getting used to