Comparison Console
Acebeam EC50 Gen III vs Wurkkos TS28
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 31% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TS28 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos TS28 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 136% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS28 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS28 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, 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 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS28 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 264% 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$54.99Cheapest
Weight
120 g (4.23 oz)Lightest
173 g (6.10 oz)Heaviest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
129 mm (5.08 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3850 lmHighest output
3200 lmLowest output
Max candela
26500 cdLowest candela
70428 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
326 m (1070 ft)Lowest
506 m (1660 ft)Highest
Max runtime
72000 minLongest runtime
19800 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 26650 Li-ion rechargeable
21700 Li-ion
Charging type
USB charging cable included
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters)
IP68
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminium with premium Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Aluminum alloy body with stainless steel bezel
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)HikingCampingOutdoor UseProfessional Use
EDCOutdoor UseCampingHikingEmergenciesGeneral Purpose Lighting
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 Brightness For The PriceGood Beam Throw And Balanced BeamDurable Build With Ip68 And Impact ResistanceVersatile Output Modes Including Stepped And RampingConvenient USB C Charging And Power Bank Feature
Common complaints
No Explicit Complaints From Provided Sources
No Lockout Mode To Prevent Accidental ActivationNo Pocket Clip IncludedLower Cri (~70) LED With Cooler TintNo Built In Charging Indication On Some Units
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