Comparison Console
Acebeam EC50 Gen III vs Olight SR52UT Intimidator
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 70% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 250% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2900% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight SR52UT Intimidator stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 238% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight SR52UT Intimidator stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 250% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight SR52UT Intimidator stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2900% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight SR52UT Intimidator stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 22% 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$129.9
Unknown
Weight
120 g (4.23 oz)Lightest
405 g (14.29 oz)Heaviest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Shortest
161.5 mm (6.36 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3850 lmHighest output
1100 lmLowest output
Max candela
26500 cdLowest candela
160000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
326 m (1070 ft)Lowest
800 m (2625 ft)Highest
Max runtime
72000 minLongest runtime
2400 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 26650 Li-ion rechargeable
3 x 18650 rechargeable (button top)
Charging type
USB charging cable included
Micro-USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters)
IPX8 (up to 2 m)
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
Type III hard anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)HikingCampingOutdoor useProfessional use
Extended range illuminationTactical useOutdoor activities
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 brightness and extended beam distanceDurable anodized aluminum body with good waterproof ratingRechargeable with convenient Micro-USB portMultiple brightness modes plus strobe for tactical use
Common complaints
No explicit complaints from provided sources
Relatively heavy and large size for everyday carryLong charging time when fully depletedBattery not included by default