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Acebeam EC35 GEN II vs Nitecore EDC09

What EC35 GEN II does better (0) and where EDC09 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam EC35 GEN II
Acebeam · 2025EC35 GEN II
0 advantages≈ $65
vs
Nitecore EDC09
Nitecore · 2025EDC09
6.2Score
1 advantage≈ $70
Higher score
4.2Brightness & throw3.5

Why is EC35 GEN II better than EDC09?

EC35 GEN II has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is EDC09 better than EC35 GEN II?

  1. Maximum output1,100 lm vs 1,600 lm+45%
Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore EDC09Nitecore EDC09≈ $706.2
Light output
Maximum output1,100 lm1,600 lm
Peak beam intensity—5,850 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—153 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterSamsung LH351D—
LED makerSamsung—
Colour temperature—3,000K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
Maximum runtime—250 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection rating—IPX6
Water protection (IPx)—IPx6
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body material—Stainless steel
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Weight—114 g
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