Comparison Console
Acebeam Pokelit 2AA vs Acebeam UC3A
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Acebeam UC3A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam UC3A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam UC3A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam UC3A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Pokelit 2AA stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC3A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Pokelit 2AA stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Pokelit 2AA stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC3A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC3A stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Pokelit 2AA stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 160% 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$39.9Most expensive
US$34.9Cheapest
Weight
85.5 g (3.02 oz)Heaviest
63 g (2.22 oz)Lightest
Length
144 mm (5.67 in)Longest
71.5 mm (2.81 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmLowest output
900 lmHighest output
Max candela
2550 cdHighest candela
1806 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
101 m (331 ft)Highest
85 m (279 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
8280 minLongest runtime
3180 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 14100 Li-ion rechargeable or 2 x AA batteries
10440 USB-C rechargeable Li-ion; also compatible with AAA battery
Charging type
USB-C on battery
USB-C charging for included 10440 battery
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aluminium alloy
Aerospace-grade AL6061-T6 aluminum with hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryInspection LightEDCGeneral Lighting Tasks
Everyday Carry (EDC)Keychain CarryCampingSignalingEmergency KitsBackup Flashlight UseDog WalkingBag Or Glove Box Carry
Common praise
High Color Rendering Index Nichia 519a LED Providing Soft, Eye Friendly LightCompact And Lightweight Design For Easy Everyday CarryDurable Aluminum Construction With Ip68 Water Resistance And 1.5m Impact ResistantIncludes Convenient USB C Rechargeable Lithium Ion BatterySimple User Interface With Forward Clicky Switch, No Strobe Or Complicated ModesUniform Beam Pattern With A Smooth Hotspot And Broad Spill
Compact And Lightweight Design (63g)High Maximum Brightness (900 Lumens) For SizeVersatile Rgb Side Light With Multiple Colors And ModesDual Switches For Main And Auxiliary LightsUSB C Rechargeable Included 10440 Battery With Aaa CompatibilityDurable Aerospace Grade Aluminum Body With Ip68 RatingMagnetic Tailcap For Hands Free UseLong Runtime On Lower ModesWide 270° Beam Angle On Side Rgb Light
Common complaints
Only Two Brightness Modes With A Large Jump Between ThemForward Clicky Switch Has A Slight Delay Impairing Momentary UseSwitch Feels Mushy And Hard To Press, Affecting UsabilityNo Moonlight Or Intermediate Modes To Conserve Battery Or Adjust BrightnessHead Threads Are Bare And Not Anodized, May Attract Dirt Over TimeLight Cannot Tail Stand Due To Switch Design
Limited Runtime At Highest Brightness Due To Step DownMain Leds Have Low Cri (~70)Cannot Use Main And Side Lights SimultaneouslySwitches Have A Slightly 'dead' Feel In The MiddleNo Mode Memory For Moonlight, Turbo, And Strobe Modes
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