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Acebeam EC20 vs Ledlenser C7R Classic

What EC20 does better (3) and where C7R Classic wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam EC20
Acebeam · 2024EC20
6.1Score
3 advantages≈ $60
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Ledlenser C7R Classic
Ledlenser · 2024C7R Classic
3.8Score
2 advantages≈ $55
4.6Brightness & throw4.0
3.8Battery & charging2.6
6.8Build & durability2.9

Why is EC20 better than C7R Classic?

  1. Maximum output2,900 lm vs 1,000 lm2.9×
  2. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx42×
  3. RechargeableYes · C7R Classic: No

Why is C7R Classic better than EC20?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)187 m vs 210 m+12%
  2. Maximum runtime36 h vs 40 h+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam EC20Acebeam EC20≈ $606.1
Light output
Maximum output2,900 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity8,742 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)187 m210 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-25R—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—1
Colour rendering (CRI)90—
Battery & charging
Battery18650 Li-ion, CR123A—
Maximum runtime36 h40 h
RechargeableYesNo
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx4
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—37 mm
Weight—210 g
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Colours—Black
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