Comparison Console
Acebeam EC50 Gen III vs ThruNite TC15 V2
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 29% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TC15 V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite TC15 V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 189% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V2 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 2% 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$45Cheapest
Weight
120 g (4.23 oz)Lightest
170 g (6.00 oz)Heaviest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
130 mm (5.12 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3850 lmHighest output
2531 lmLowest output
Max candela
26500 cdHighest candela
11352 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
326 m (1070 ft)Highest
213 m (699 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
72000 min
Unknown
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 26650 Li-ion rechargeable
18650 lithium-ion
Charging type
USB charging cable included
USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters)
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aircraft grade aluminium with premium Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)HikingCampingOutdoor UseProfessional Use
Daily CarryEmergency 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 Output BrightnessCompact SizeUSB RechargeableAffordable PriceGood Build Quality
Common complaints
No Explicit Complaints From Provided Sources
Battery Life Shorter At Highest OutputLess Grip Due To Grooves Instead Of Knurling
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