Comparison Console
Acebeam EC90 vs Wurkkos TS28
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wurkkos TS28 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TS28 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC90 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos TS28 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC90 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS28 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC90 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS28 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC90 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC90 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS28 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 27% 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$54.99Cheapest
Weight
231 g (8.15 oz)Heaviest
173 g (6.10 oz)Lightest
Length
137.5 mm (5.41 in)Longest
129 mm (5.08 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4300 lmHighest output
3200 lmLowest output
Max candela
82082 cdHighest candela
70428 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
573 m (1880 ft)Highest
506 m (1660 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
15600 minShortest runtime
19800 minLongest 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
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aluminum
Aluminum alloy body with stainless steel bezel
Use case profile
Best for
Long Range IlluminationEDCHands Free Use On Metal SurfacesOutdoor ActivitiesSearchingEmergency Use
EDCOutdoor UseCampingHikingEmergenciesGeneral Purpose Lighting
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 Brightness For The PriceGood Beam Throw And Balanced BeamDurable Build With Ip68 And Impact ResistanceVersatile Output Modes Including Stepped And RampingConvenient USB C Charging And Power Bank Feature
Common complaints
Relatively Heavy For An EDC Flashlight At 231 GramsTurbo Mode Runtime Limited To About 40 Seconds Before Stepping Down
No Lockout Mode To Prevent Accidental ActivationNo Pocket Clip IncludedLower Cri (~70) LED With Cooler TintNo Built In Charging Indication On Some Units
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