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Acebeam EC50 vs SureFire X400 Ultra
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 10% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam EC50 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 484% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 71900% 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$136.9Cheapest
US$799Most expensive
Weight
128 g (4.52 oz)Lightest
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
94 mm (3.70 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
22800 cdHighest candela
11300 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
302 m (991 ft)Highest
213 m (699 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
54000 minLongest runtime
75 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
26650 rechargeable Li-ion
2 x CR123A
Charging type
Micro-USB wired charging, 2A current
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Unknown
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters)
IPX4
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
Mil-Spec hard-anodized aerospace aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useProfessional use
Weapon-mounted tactical illumination and aimingLaw enforcementMilitaryHome defenseSelf-defense applications
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
High output 1000 lumens with smooth hybrid beam profileHighly visible laser (red or green) that rarely needs re-zeroingDurable Mil-Spec hard-anodized aluminum constructionAmbidextrous, intuitive switchingReliable zero retention and rugged design
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
High retail priceLaser brightness might not be intense enough for some usersActivation switch could feel less tactileSome bulkiness for concealed carry
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