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Acebeam EC50 Gen III vs SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light
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 4% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 670% 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 61% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 156% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 670% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 79900% 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$332Most expensive
Weight
120 g (4.23 oz)Lightest
124.7 g (4.40 oz)Heaviest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
45.2 mm (1.78 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3850 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
26500 cdHighest candela
7600 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
326 m (1070 ft)Highest
87 m (285 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
72000 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 26650 Li-ion rechargeable
CR123A
Charging type
USB charging cable included
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters)
IP67
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aircraft grade aluminium with premium Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Aluminum with Mil-Spec hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)HikingCampingOutdoor useProfessional use
Weapon-mounted useHome defenseNighttime shooting
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
Well-built and durableEffective long-range beamGood brightness for home defense
Common complaints
No explicit complaints from provided sources
Relatively high priceLower output compared to some tactical flashlightsLimited beam spill for close-quarters
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