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Acebeam EC90 vs Wuben E12R
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Wuben E12R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E12R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC90 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 258% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben E12R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC90 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 108% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E12R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC90 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E12R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC90 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 258% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E12R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC90 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 50% 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$52.79Cheapest
Weight
231 g (8.15 oz)Heaviest
144.35 g (5.09 oz)Lightest
Length
137.5 mm (5.41 in)
Unknown
Output
Max lumens
4300 lmHighest output
1200 lmLowest output
Max candela
82082 cdHighest candela
7985 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
573 m (1880 ft)Highest
179 m (587 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
15600 minLongest runtime
10380 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
18650 Li-Ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aluminum
Aviation grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Long range illuminationEDCHands-free use on metal surfacesOutdoor activitiesSearchingEmergency use
Powerbank function useCampingAround the houseBackup flashlight
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
Good grip due to knurling and fins on headPowerbank function for charging devicesLighted side switch is easy to findLong max runtime of up to 173 hours
Common complaints
Relatively heavy for an EDC flashlight at 231 gramsTurbo mode runtime limited to about 40 seconds before stepping down
Relatively large and heavy for EDC in jeans pocketClear TIR optic without protective glass lensNeed to press tail cover firmly for full waterproofing
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