Comparison Console
Acebeam EC65 vs Olight PL-Pro Valkyrie
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam EC65 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC65 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC65 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 167% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam EC65 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Pro Valkyrie stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC65 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Pro Valkyrie stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Pro Valkyrie stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC65 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 167% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Pro Valkyrie stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC65 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 171% 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$119.5Cheapest
US$130Most expensive
Weight
82 g (2.89 oz)Lightest
92 g (3.25 oz)Heaviest
Length
114.5 mm (4.51 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lmHighest output
1500 lmLowest output
Max candela
16600 cdLowest candela
19600 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
258 m (846 ft)Lowest
280 m (919 ft)Highest
Max runtime
244 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable Li-ion (included), compatible with 18650 and 2xCR123 using adapter
900mAh 3.6V lithium polymer battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
Magnetic USB charge base
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
Waterproof under water 5 meters
IPX6
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aircraft grade aluminium with type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
AL6061-T6 Aluminum Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Outdoor useTactical applications
Use on riflesTactical usePolice and military applications
Common praise
Very bright and long-range beamCompact and lightweight for EDCFast USB-C chargingSolid build quality with good gripIncludes rechargeable high-capacity battery
High brightness with 1500 lumens outputConvenient magnetic USB charging without battery removalVersatile mounting with GL and 1913 rail adaptersSilent ambidextrous on/off switch for ease of activationDurable AL6061-T6 aluminum body and IPX6 waterproof rating
Common complaints
Gets very hot on turbo mode with short runtimeTurbo mode steps down after 1 minuteTailcap spring may rattle without battery
Limited runtime at maximum brightness (1.5 minutes at 1500 lumens)