Comparison Console
Acebeam EC50 vs Olight Arkfeld Ultra
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 114% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 114% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Arkfeld Ultra stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 241% 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$119.99Cheapest
Weight
128 g (4.52 oz)Heaviest
120.14 g (4.24 oz)Lightest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
120.81 mm (4.76 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
1400 lmLowest output
Max candela
22800 cdHighest candela
2630 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
302 m (991 ft)Highest
103 m (338 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
54000 minLongest runtime
15840 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
26650 rechargeable Li-ion
Built-in 1500mAh 3.7V LiPo rechargeable battery
Charging type
Micro-USB wired charging, 2A current
Magnetic charging (USB)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters)
IPX7
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aircraft grade aluminium, Type III hard-anodized finish, toughened ultra-clear glass lens with anti-reflective coating
Olight proprietary O-Aluminium alloy (1.77 times harder than 6061 aluminum)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useProfessional use
EDC useDaily illuminationPet activitiesPresentation pointingCleanliness checksUsers valuing innovation and durability
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
Excellent build quality and finishInnovative 3-in-1 designGood brightness and beam qualityIntuitive interface with selector dialLong runtimes on lower modesMagnetic USB rechargeable batteryComfortable to hold and carry
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
Functions may not suit all EDC users due to eclectic mixShortcut for lockout mode could be improvedSlightly expensive compared to simpler flashlightsSimilar to Arkfeld Pro model with modest differences