Comparison Console
Acebeam EC90 vs Olight SR52UT Intimidator
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam EC90 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC90 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 291% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC90 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 550% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam EC90 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight SR52UT Intimidator stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight SR52UT Intimidator stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC90 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 291% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight SR52UT Intimidator stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC90 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 550% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC90 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight SR52UT Intimidator stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 17% 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$109.9
Unknown
Weight
231 g (8.15 oz)Lightest
405 g (14.29 oz)Heaviest
Length
137.5 mm (5.41 in)Shortest
161.5 mm (6.36 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
4300 lmHighest output
1100 lmLowest output
Max candela
82082 cdLowest candela
160000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
573 m (1880 ft)Lowest
800 m (2625 ft)Highest
Max runtime
15600 minLongest runtime
2400 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
3 x 18650 rechargeable (button top)
Charging type
USB Type-C
Micro-USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8 (up to 2 m)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aluminum
Type III hard anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Long range illuminationEDCHands-free use on metal surfacesOutdoor activitiesSearchingEmergency use
Extended range illuminationTactical useOutdoor activities
Common praise
Very high lumen output and impressive beam throwMagnetic tail cap enables convenient hands-free usageUSB-C fast charging with battery level indicatorSolid build quality and durable constructionTwo-way pocket clip for flexible carry optionsNo PWM flicker on output modes
High maximum brightness and extended beam distanceDurable anodized aluminum body with good waterproof ratingRechargeable with convenient Micro-USB portMultiple brightness modes plus strobe for tactical use
Common complaints
Relatively heavy for an EDC flashlight at 231 gramsTurbo mode runtime limited to about 40 seconds before stepping down
Relatively heavy and large size for everyday carryLong charging time when fully depletedBattery not included by default