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Acebeam EC20 vs Acebeam UC15

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Acebeam UC15 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam UC15 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. Acebeam EC20 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 180% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Acebeam UC15 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.

Most expensive

Acebeam EC20 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.

Lightest

Acebeam UC15 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Acebeam EC20 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 197% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Acebeam UC15 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam EC20 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 180% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Acebeam EC20 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Acebeam UC15 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 28% 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.

Acebeam EC20 — Beam distance: 370 m (1214 ft)Acebeam EC20 — Max candela: 34225 cdAcebeam EC20 — Weight: 116 g (4.09 oz)Acebeam EC20 — Length: 110 mm (4.33 in)Acebeam EC20 — Retail price: US$60Acebeam EC20 — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Acebeam UC15 — Beam distance: 111 m (364 ft)Acebeam UC15 — Max candela: 3100 cdAcebeam UC15 — Weight: 39 g (1.38 oz)Acebeam UC15 — Length: 66.1 mm (2.60 in)Acebeam UC15 — Retail price: US$59.9Acebeam UC15 — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$60Most expensive
US$59.9Cheapest
Weight
116 g (4.09 oz)Heaviest
39 g (1.38 oz)Lightest
Length
110 mm (4.33 in)Longest
66.1 mm (2.60 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2800 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
34225 cdHighest candela
3100 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
370 m (1214 ft)Highest
111 m (364 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
2160 minShortest runtime
2760 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 rechargeable lithium-ion; compatible with 2 x CR123A
2 x AAA or 2 x 10440 lithium ion
Charging type
Via included 18650 battery with USB-C port (no built-in charging in light)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Unknown
IP rating
IP68 (2m/30min)
IP54
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aluminum alloy (6061-T6) with HAIII hard anodizing; Ti and stainless steel options available
Aircraft grade aluminum with premium type III hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry▣Outdoor Activities Such As Camping▣Multi Use Illumination With Variable LED Options▣Users Needing Throw Up To 370 Meters
▣Keychain Use▣EDC▣Hiking▣Reading▣Searching▣Inspection With Uv And Red Light
Common praise
✓Compact And Sleek Tube Design With Good Build Quality✓Multiple LED Options For Different Lighting Needs✓Strong Throw And High Output Relative To Size✓Includes Rechargeable Battery With USB C Charging✓Good Grip And Secure Collar Style Pocket Clip✓No Pwm Flicker On Output Modes
✓High Output In A Compact Keychain Format✓Multiple Leds Including Uv And Red For Versatile Use✓Solid Build Quality With Aircraft Grade Aluminum✓Intuitive Single Button User Interface For White Modes✓Low Voltage Protection For Nimh And Li Ion Batteries✓Reliable Performance And Good Driver Efficiency
Common complaints
⚠No Built In Charging In The Flashlight Itself⚠Mechanical Lockout Not Possible Due To Unanodized Threads⚠Blue Anodized Finish May Wear Faster With Use⚠Rgb Lighting Is Basic And Can Be Annoying To Use⚠Lockout Procedure Is Long And Can Be Unintuitive
⚠Silicon Switch Wears Out Quickly⚠Access To Secondary Emitters (red And Uv) Is Slow And Complicated⚠Lowest White Mode Is Relatively Bright; No True Moonlight For Dark Adaptation⚠Not Waterproof Beyond Ip54 Splash Resistance⚠Thermal Design May Limit Higher Mode Performance⚠Single Button Operation Limits Ease Of Switching Between Secondary Leds

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