Comparison Console
Acebeam EC50 Gen III vs Olight Warrior Mini 2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Warrior Mini 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 120% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Warrior Mini 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior Mini 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior Mini 2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 120% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior Mini 2 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 11% 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$108Cheapest
Weight
120 g (4.23 oz)Lightest
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
118 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3850 lmHighest output
1750 lmLowest output
Max candela
26500 cdHighest candela
12300 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
326 m (1070 ft)Highest
220 m (722 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
72000 minLongest runtime
64800 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 26650 Li-ion rechargeable
Customized 3500mAh 3.6V 18650 Rechargeable Battery
Charging type
USB charging cable included
Magnetic USB (MCC3) charging cable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters)
IPX8 (underwater 1 meter)
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminium with premium Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)HikingCampingOutdoor useProfessional use
EDC carryTactical useSearch and rescueUnderwater 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
Very bright output with balanced beamCompact size and comfortable gripLong runtime especially on low modesSmart proximity sensor to prevent overheatingMagnetic charging cable is convenientDurable with IPX8 waterproof and 1.5m impact resistance
Common complaints
No explicit complaints from provided sources
Magnet does not hold securely at 90 degree mounting angle causing tippingLockout mode disables tactical tail switch which may be inconvenient