Comparison Console
Acebeam EC90 vs Sofirn LT1 Mini
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn LT1 Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC90 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1287% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC90 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 4233% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn LT1 Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC90 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1 Mini stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC90 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1287% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1 Mini stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC90 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 4233% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC90 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn LT1 Mini stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 12% 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)Heaviest
184.1 g (6.49 oz)Lightest
Length
137.5 mm (5.41 in)Shortest
154 mm (6.06 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
4300 lmHighest output
310 lmLowest output
Max candela
82082 cdHighest candela
33 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
573 m (1880 ft)Highest
12 m (39 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
15600 minLongest runtime
360 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C PD
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminum
Black anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Long range illuminationEDCHands-free use on metal surfacesOutdoor activitiesSearchingEmergency use
Everyday carryClose to medium range tasksCampingOutdoor emergenciesMaintenance work
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 CRI LEDsIntuitive and highly configurable Anduril 2 interfaceUSB-C PD chargingPowerbank featureCompact size and light weightGood build quality with anodized aluminumEven, diffused beam patternStable runtime and good thermal control
Common complaints
Relatively heavy for an EDC flashlight at 231 gramsTurbo mode runtime limited to about 40 seconds before stepping down
Prone to tipping over due to narrow baseNot very strong magnetic tailcapSome users may find Anduril 2 UI complexNo serial number on some unitsBattery rattle possible with 18650 cells
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