Comparison Console
Acebeam EC35 Gen II vs Acebeam UC15
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam UC15 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam UC15 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam UC15 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC15 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 117% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC15 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC15 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3813% 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$66.9Most expensive
US$59.9Cheapest
Weight
84.8 g (2.99 oz)Heaviest
39 g (1.38 oz)Lightest
Length
138.7 mm (5.46 in)Longest
66.1 mm (2.60 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1100 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
8100 cdHighest candela
3100 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
180 m (591 ft)Highest
111 m (364 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
108000 minLongest runtime
2760 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery (compatible with 2x CR123 batteries)
2 x AAA or 2 x 10440 lithium ion
Charging type
USB Type-C charging port
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Unknown
IP rating
IPX68 (2 meters submersible)
IP54
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum body with military grade type III hard-anodized finish
Aircraft grade aluminum with premium type III hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCompact lightweight useOne-handed operation
Keychain useEDCHikingReadingSearchingInspection with UV and red light
Common praise
Very reliableGood USB-C charging speedCompact and lightweight for EDC
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
Somewhat dated design
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