Comparison Console
Acebeam EC50 Gen III vs Fenix UC35
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix UC35 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix UC35 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 highest output option for max lumens, with about a 285% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix UC35 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.
Fenix UC35 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC35 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 285% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC35 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 50% 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$126Cheapest
Weight
120 g (4.23 oz)Heaviest
89 g (3.14 oz)Lightest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Shortest
140 mm (5.51 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3850 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
26500 cdHighest candela
17700 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
326 m (1070 ft)Highest
266 m (873 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
72000 minLongest runtime
48000 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 26650 Li-ion rechargeable
One 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery or two CR123A batteries
Charging type
USB charging cable included
Micro USB 5V/2A
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
High strength oxidation-resistant aluminum with HAIII hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)HikingCampingOutdoor useProfessional use
MilitaryPolicingOutdoor lightingEmergency standbyEveryday 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
Powerful output for its sizeLong maximum runtime especially in moonlight modeDurable aircraft-grade aluminum body with good impact and water resistanceConvenient dual-switch interface with tactical tail and side functional switchIncluded high capacity rechargeable 18650 battery and micro USB charging
Common complaints
No explicit complaints from provided sources
Battery level indication only works with 18650 Li-ion batteryCharging only possible when flashlight is off and at low output