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Acebeam EC90 vs Wuben A21
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben A21 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC90 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC90 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 8567% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben A21 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC90 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A21 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC90 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A21 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC90 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 8567% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A21 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC90 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 2% 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
217 g (7.65 oz)Lightest
Length
137.5 mm (5.41 in)Longest
135 mm (5.31 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4300 lmHighest output
4200 lmLowest output
Max candela
82082 cdHighest candela
12854 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
573 m (1880 ft)Highest
222 m (728 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
15600 minLongest runtime
180 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
1x 21700 lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C (up to 2A)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminum
Aluminum body, stainless steel bezel
Use case profile
Best for
Long range illuminationEDCHands-free use on metal surfacesOutdoor activitiesSearchingEmergency use
EDC useHigh output flood lightingDurability
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 quality build and materialsImpressive output close to rated 4200 lumensHigh beam intensity and wide flood beamDurable stainless steel bezelConvenient USB-C charging with included batteryGood mode memory and lock-out features
Common complaints
Relatively heavy for an EDC flashlight at 231 gramsTurbo mode runtime limited to about 40 seconds before stepping down
Tailcap difficult to unscrewParasitic drain causing slow battery dischargeSound of metal parts during high heat runtimeLong battery does not fit most chargers
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