Acebeam UC15 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam PT20 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam UC15 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Acebeam UC15 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Acebeam UC15 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
Acebeam UC15 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
Acebeam UC15 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 64% 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.
1 x 10880 USB-C Li-ion battery, compatible with 2 x AAA alkaline/NiMH batteries
2 x AAA or 2 x 10440 lithium ion
Charging type
USB-C (battery charging port)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Unknown
IP rating
IP68 (2m waterproof for 30 minutes)
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
▣Everyday Carry▣Travel▣Emergency Lighting▣Inspection Work
▣Keychain Use▣EDC▣Hiking▣Reading▣Searching▣Inspection With Uv And Red Light
Common praise
✓Compact Size And Lightweight Design✓Good Balance Of Brightness And Runtime✓Convenient Two Way Clip✓Includes Rechargeable Battery With USB C Charging✓Comfortable Pen Shaped Grip✓Reliable Tail Switch Operation
✓High Output In A Compact Keychain Format✓Multiple Leds Including Uv And Red For Versatile Use✓Solid Build Quality With Aircraft Grade Aluminum✓Intuitive Single Button User Interface For White Modes✓Low Voltage Protection For Nimh And Li Ion Batteries✓Reliable Performance And Good Driver Efficiency
Common complaints
⚠Carbon Fiber Finish Can Be Slick To Hold⚠Low Cri (~70) Not Ideal For Color Critical Tasks⚠No Standby Light Current
⚠Silicon Switch Wears Out Quickly⚠Access To Secondary Emitters (red And Uv) Is Slow And Complicated⚠Lowest White Mode Is Relatively Bright; No True Moonlight For Dark Adaptation⚠Not Waterproof Beyond Ip54 Splash Resistance⚠Thermal Design May Limit Higher Mode Performance⚠Single Button Operation Limits Ease Of Switching Between Secondary Leds