Comparison Console
Acebeam EC50 vs Acebeam P16
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam EC50 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam P16 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam P16 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P16 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P16 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P16 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3991% 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$84.9Cheapest
Weight
128 g (4.52 oz)Lightest
156.2 g (5.51 oz)Heaviest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
131.2 mm (5.17 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
1800 lmLowest output
Max candela
22800 cdLowest candela
58564 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
302 m (991 ft)Lowest
484 m (1588 ft)Highest
Max runtime
54000 minLongest runtime
1320 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
26650 rechargeable Li-ion
1 x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery (USB-C included) compatible with 2 x CR123/RCR123
Charging type
Micro-USB wired charging, 2A current
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters)
IP68
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminium, Type III hard-anodized finish, toughened ultra-clear glass lens with anti-reflective coating
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useProfessional use
Tactical useLaw enforcementEmergency situationsEveryday carry (EDC)
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
Long throw distance of 484 meters with a focused beamRugged and impact-resistant buildEasy and intuitive dual tail switch interfaceStable output and versatile brightness levelsIncluded rechargeable battery and USB-C charging
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
No LED replacement service from manufacturer