Comparison Console
Acebeam EC20 vs Acebeam UC15
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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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
Acebeam UC15 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Acebeam EC20 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Acebeam UC15 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC20 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 197% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC15 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC20 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 180% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC20 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
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.
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 carryOutdoor activities such as campingMulti-use illumination with variable LED optionsUsers needing throw up to 370 meters
Keychain useEDCHikingReadingSearchingInspection with UV and red light
Common praise
Compact and sleek tube design with good build qualityMultiple LED options for different lighting needsStrong throw and high output relative to sizeIncludes rechargeable battery with USB-C chargingGood grip and secure collar-style pocket clipNo PWM flicker on output modes
High output in a compact keychain formatMultiple LEDs including UV and red for versatile useSolid build quality with aircraft grade aluminumIntuitive single-button user interface for white modesLow-voltage protection for NiMH and Li-ion batteriesReliable performance and good driver efficiency
Common complaints
No built-in charging in the flashlight itselfMechanical lockout not possible due to unanodized threadsBlue anodized finish may wear faster with useRGB lighting is basic and can be annoying to useLockout procedure is long and can be unintuitive
Silicon switch wears out quicklyAccess to secondary emitters (red and UV) is slow and complicatedLowest white mode is relatively bright; no true moonlight for dark adaptationNot waterproof beyond IP54 splash resistanceThermal design may limit higher mode performanceSingle button operation limits ease of switching between secondary LEDs
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