Comparison Console
Acebeam EC50 vs Acebeam EC50 Gen II
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% 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$136.9Most expensive
US$119Cheapest
Weight
128 g (4.52 oz)
128 g (4.52 oz)
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)
132 mm (5.20 in)
Output
Max lumens
3000 lm
3000 lm
Max candela
22800 cd
22800 cd
Beam distance
302 m (991 ft)
302 m (991 ft)
Max runtime
54000 min
54000 min
Power & durability
Battery type
26650 rechargeable Li-ion
1*26650 rechargeable Li-ion
Charging type
Micro-USB wired charging, 2A current
Micro-USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters)
IPX8 (2 meters)
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)
1.2 m (4 ft)
Material
Aircraft grade aluminium, Type III hard-anodized finish, toughened ultra-clear glass lens with anti-reflective coating
Aircraft grade aluminium, Type III hard-anodized finish, toughened ultra-clear glass lens with anti-reflective coating
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useProfessional use
Compact EDC with high outputClose to 3000 lumens outputGood runtimeComfortable to holdOutdoor and home use
Common praise
High maximum output of 3000 lumensLong maximum runtime up to 900 hours on lowest settingIntegrated fast 2A USB chargingCompact and lightweight design at 128g (without battery)Good beam distance of 302 metersDurable construction with aircraft grade aluminum and waterproof to IPX8Smooth floody beam and well-regulated output
Very high output and brightnessBest UI and mode spacing among competitorsComfortable to hold and useDigitally regulated output for consistent brightnessGood beam profile balancing throw and floodIncludes convenient Moon Low modeWell made with quality materials
Common complaints
Standby current causes some battery drainMode cycling speed slower compared to some competitorsLow voltage cutoff set somewhat low risking battery stress if over-drainedSometimes side switch is sensitive causing unintended clicks
Slight pause between modes when cycling throughHolster is large and bulky relative to the flashlight