Comparison Console
Acebeam EC50 Gen III vs SureFire X300 Turbo
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 4% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 492% 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 66% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X300 Turbo stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 192% 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 X300 Turbo stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X300 Turbo stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 492% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X300 Turbo 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$379Most expensive
Weight
120 g (4.23 oz)Lightest
125 g (4.41 oz)Heaviest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
95.5 mm (3.76 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3850 lmHighest output
650 lmLowest output
Max candela
26500 cdLowest candela
66000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
326 m (1070 ft)Lowest
514 m (1686 ft)Highest
Max runtime
72000 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 26650 Li-ion rechargeable
Two CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB charging cable included
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters)
IPX7
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aircraft grade aluminium with premium Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Aerospace aluminum, Mil-Spec hard anodized
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)HikingCampingOutdoor useProfessional use
Law enforcementMilitary useLong range target IDHome defenseTactical 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
Exceptional beam intensity and throw distanceRugged and durable aerospace aluminum constructionFits existing SureFire X300 holsters and accessoriesAmbidextrous, responsive switching
Common complaints
No explicit complaints from provided sources
Some users find the control switch stiff for single-handed useBattery door latch is thin and can be fragile
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