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Acebeam W50 2.0 vs Sofirn SD11 Diving Light
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 127% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W50 2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4899% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W50 2.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 402% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W50 2.0 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 127% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W50 2.0 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD11 Diving Light stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 267% 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$2999Most expensive
US$59.99Cheapest
Weight
1660 g (58.55 oz)Heaviest
331 g (11.68 oz)Lightest
Length
216 mm (8.50 in)Longest
155.3 mm (6.11 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2200 lmLowest output
5000 lmHighest output
Max candela
6405961 cdHighest candela
14800 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
5062 m (16608 ft)Highest
244 m (801 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
180 minShortest runtime
660 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
8x 18650 lithium-ion battery pack
1 x 26800 rechargeable lithium ion battery (7500mAh)
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8 (100 meters waterproof)
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Long Range Search And RescueProfessional Tactical UseOutdoor Enthusiasts Requiring Extreme Beam Distance
Scuba DivingUnderwater PhotographyFishingCave ExplorationWater Work
Common praise
Exceptionally Long Beam Distance With Highly Focused Lep TechnologyRobust And Waterproof ConstructionZoomable Beam Offering Both Intense Spotlight And Floodlight ModesBuilt In Rechargeable Battery Pack With USB C ChargingStable Performance With Active Cooling Fan
Very Bright 5000 Lumens With Long 244 Meter Beam DistanceOutstanding Color Rendering With Cri 90 Warm Light And Neutral White OptionDurable Aluminum Construction With Ipx8 100m Waterproof RatingConvenient USB C Recharge And Included High Capacity BatterySimple Yet Effective Dual Switch Interface With Battery Level Indication
Common complaints
Heavy And Bulky, Not Suitable For Casual CarryHigh Price Point Above $2500Limited Retail Availability Due To Class 3b Laser RegulationLimited Runtime On Highest Output Mode (approximately 5 Minutes)Requires Caution Due To Laser Safety Class
Relatively Heavy At 331 Grams With BatteryLarge Size Compared To Typical EDC FlashlightsNo Detailed Official Specs For The Included Proprietary Battery
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