Comparison Console
Acebeam EC90 vs ThruNite TC15 V2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite TC15 V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TC15 V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC90 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite TC15 V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC90 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 144% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC90 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC90 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V2 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC90 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 6% 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$109.9Most expensive
US$45Cheapest
Weight
231 g (8.15 oz)Heaviest
170 g (6.00 oz)Lightest
Length
137.5 mm (5.41 in)Longest
130 mm (5.12 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4300 lmHighest output
2531 lmLowest output
Max candela
82082 cdHighest candela
11352 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
573 m (1880 ft)Highest
213 m (699 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
15600 min
Unknown
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
18650 lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminum
Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Long Range IlluminationEDCHands Free Use On Metal SurfacesOutdoor ActivitiesSearchingEmergency Use
Daily CarryEmergency 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 Output BrightnessCompact SizeUSB RechargeableAffordable PriceGood Build Quality
Common complaints
Relatively Heavy For An EDC Flashlight At 231 GramsTurbo Mode Runtime Limited To About 40 Seconds Before Stepping Down
Battery Life Shorter At Highest OutputLess Grip Due To Grooves Instead Of Knurling
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