Comparison Console
Acebeam EC65 vs Streamlight Wedge XT
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight Wedge XT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Wedge XT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC65 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 700% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight Wedge XT stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC65 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Wedge XT stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC65 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Wedge XT stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC65 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 700% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Wedge XT stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC65 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 103% 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$119.5Most expensive
US$98.99Cheapest
Weight
82 g (2.89 oz)Heaviest
74.3 g (2.62 oz)Lightest
Length
114.5 mm (4.51 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
16600 cdHighest candela
1900 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
258 m (846 ft)Highest
87 m (285 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
244 minLongest runtime
120 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable Li-ion (included), compatible with 18650 and 2xCR123 using adapter
Lithium Polymer Cell
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
Waterproof under water 5 meters
IPX7
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminium with type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Outdoor useTactical applications
Everyday carryTactical useProfessional useLaw enforcementOutdoor activities
Common praise
Very bright and long-range beamCompact and lightweight for EDCFast USB-C chargingSolid build quality with good gripIncludes rechargeable high-capacity battery
Compact and ergonomic designDurable anodized aluminum housingWaterproof and impact resistantGood runtime and brightness balanceEasy one-handed operationProgrammable modes and battery status indicator
Common complaints
Gets very hot on turbo mode with short runtimeTurbo mode steps down after 1 minuteTailcap spring may rattle without battery
None noted in provided sources
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