Comparison Console
Acebeam EC90 vs Wurkkos HD05
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 3% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos HD05 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC90 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos HD05 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC90 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC90 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD05 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD05 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC90 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos HD05 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 11456% 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$63Cheapest
Weight
231 g (8.15 oz)Lightest
237 g (8.36 oz)Heaviest
Length
137.5 mm (5.41 in)Longest
129 mm (5.08 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4300 lmHighest output
3100 lmLowest output
Max candela
82082 cdHighest candela
28056 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
573 m (1880 ft)Highest
335 m (1099 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
15600 minLongest runtime
135 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
21700 Li-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX6
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminum
6061 aluminum alloy with stainless steel bezel and button outer ring
Use case profile
Best for
Long range illuminationEDCHands-free use on metal surfacesOutdoor activitiesSearchingEmergency use
EDC with multiple lighting modesNight searchesRepairsEmergency lightingMaintenance inspections using UV light
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
Multiple lighting modes including spot, flood, red, and UVHigh maximum brightness and long throwAdjustable color temperature on floodlightConvenient foldable and rotatable floodlight wingDurable aluminum alloy constructionIncluded rechargeable 21700 battery with USB-C chargingMagnetic base and mounting options for hands-free use
Common complaints
Relatively heavy for an EDC flashlight at 231 gramsTurbo mode runtime limited to about 40 seconds before stepping down
Red and UV light quality not perfect (Red beam not smooth close-up; UV has visible light spill)Magnetic rotary selector switch can be rough and slowStrobe modes produce loud clicking noiseWater resistance limited by foldable wing designWing mechanism may cause scratches on body over timeHeavier than typical EDC flashlights
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