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Acebeam EC90 vs Nitecore EDC35

What EC90 does better (3) and where EDC35 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam EC90
Acebeam · 2025EC90
9.2Score
3 advantages≈ $110
vs
Nitecore EDC35
Nitecore · 2024EDC35
9.3Score
2 advantages≈ $90
Higher score
8.6Brightness & throw8.6
8.9Battery & charging8.2
6.8Build & durability9.3
5.9Features5.9

Why is EC90 better than EDC35?

  1. Maximum runtime260 h vs 90 h2.9×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)573 m vs 550 m+4%
  3. Peak beam intensity82,082 cd vs 75,620 cd+9%

Why is EDC35 better than EC90?

  1. Maximum output4,300 lm vs 5,000 lm+16%
  2. Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m vs 2 m+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam EC90Acebeam EC90≈ $1109.2
Nitecore EDC35Nitecore EDC35≈ $909.3
Light output
Maximum output4,300 lm5,000 lm
Peak beam intensity82,082 cd75,620 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)573 m550 m
Runtime at maximum output360 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—NiteLab UHi 40 MAX
LED maker—NiteLab
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—6,000 mAh
Maximum runtime260 h90 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Charging time—3 h
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m2 m
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clipYesYes
Can tail-stand—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height137.5 mm—
Head diameter / width40 mm—
Body diameter / depth27.8 mm—
Modes & features
SwitchSide switchTail switch
StrobeYes—
Lockout—Yes
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