Comparison Console
Acebeam H17 2.0 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 47% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 270% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam UC15 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC15 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC15 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 270% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC15 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 20% 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$59.9
US$59.9
Weight
73 g (2.57 oz)Heaviest
39 g (1.38 oz)Lightest
Length
79 mm (3.11 in)Longest
66.1 mm (2.60 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2000 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
4096 cdHighest candela
3100 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
128 m (420 ft)Highest
111 m (364 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
10200 minLongest runtime
2760 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18350 Li-ion rechargeable battery
2 x AAA or 2 x 10440 lithium ion
Charging type
USB-C (5V 1.5A)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Unknown
IP rating
IP68
IP54
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Aircraft grade aluminum with premium type III hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Night runningOutdoor adventuresCampingHands-free tasks
Keychain useEDCHikingReadingSearchingInspection with UV and red light
Common praise
High max brightness and useful moonlight modeLightweight at 73g without headbandFast USB-C charging in about 1 hourVersatile modes including strobe, SOS, beacon and RGB auxiliary lightsDurable aluminum body with IP68 waterproofing and impact resistance
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
Run time on turbo mode is limited to under an hourSome users might find headlamp attachment methods or weight with headband less suitable for everyday carry
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