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Acebeam Pokelit 2AA vs Acebeam UC3A

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

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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.

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What stands out

Cheapest

Acebeam UC3A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Acebeam Pokelit 2AA stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Acebeam UC3A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Acebeam Pokelit 2AA stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Acebeam Pokelit 2AA stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam UC3A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Acebeam UC3A stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

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.

Acebeam Pokelit 2AA — Beam distance: 101 m (331 ft)Acebeam Pokelit 2AA — Max candela: 2550 cdAcebeam Pokelit 2AA — Weight: 85.5 g (3.02 oz)Acebeam Pokelit 2AA — Length: 144 mm (5.67 in)Acebeam Pokelit 2AA — Retail price: US$39.9Acebeam Pokelit 2AA — Max lumens: 600 lmAcebeam UC3A — Beam distance: 85 m (279 ft)Acebeam UC3A — Max candela: 1806 cdAcebeam UC3A — Weight: 63 g (2.22 oz)Acebeam UC3A — Length: 71.5 mm (2.81 in)Acebeam UC3A — Retail price: US$34.9Acebeam UC3A — Max lumens: 900 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
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 Carry▣Inspection Light▣EDC▣General Lighting Tasks
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Keychain Carry▣Camping▣Signaling▣Emergency Kits▣Backup Flashlight Use▣Dog Walking▣Bag Or Glove Box Carry
Common praise
✓High Color Rendering Index Nichia 519a LED Providing Soft, Eye Friendly Light✓Compact And Lightweight Design For Easy Everyday Carry✓Durable Aluminum Construction With Ip68 Water Resistance And 1.5m Impact Resistant✓Includes Convenient USB C Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery✓Simple User Interface With Forward Clicky Switch, No Strobe Or Complicated Modes✓Uniform Beam Pattern With A Smooth Hotspot And Broad Spill
✓Compact And Lightweight Design (63g)✓High Maximum Brightness (900 Lumens) For Size✓Versatile Rgb Side Light With Multiple Colors And Modes✓Dual Switches For Main And Auxiliary Lights✓USB C Rechargeable Included 10440 Battery With Aaa Compatibility✓Durable Aerospace Grade Aluminum Body With Ip68 Rating✓Magnetic Tailcap For Hands Free Use✓Long Runtime On Lower Modes✓Wide 270° Beam Angle On Side Rgb Light
Common complaints
⚠Only Two Brightness Modes With A Large Jump Between Them⚠Forward Clicky Switch Has A Slight Delay Impairing Momentary Use⚠Switch Feels Mushy And Hard To Press, Affecting Usability⚠No Moonlight Or Intermediate Modes To Conserve Battery Or Adjust Brightness⚠Head Threads Are Bare And Not Anodized, May Attract Dirt Over Time⚠Light Cannot Tail Stand Due To Switch Design
⚠Limited Runtime At Highest Brightness Due To Step Down⚠Main Leds Have Low Cri (~70)⚠Cannot Use Main And Side Lights Simultaneously⚠Switches Have A Slightly 'dead' Feel In The Middle⚠No Mode Memory For Moonlight, Turbo, And Strobe Modes

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