Comparison Console
Acebeam Rider RX vs Fenix UC30
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix UC30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam Rider RX stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix UC30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam Rider RX stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC30 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Rider RX stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Rider RX stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC30 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Rider RX stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 12% 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$50Cheapest
US$59.95Most expensive
Weight
82 g (2.89 oz)Heaviest
77 g (2.72 oz)Lightest
Length
95.7 mm (3.77 in)Shortest
130 mm (5.12 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
650 lmLowest output
1000 lmHighest output
Max candela
2304 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
96 m (315 ft)Lowest
253 m (830 ft)Highest
Max runtime
10080 minLongest runtime
9000 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
14500 Li-ion or AA battery (Alkaline/NiMH)
1x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion or 2x CR123A Lithium batteries
Charging type
USB-C via included rechargeable 14500 battery
Micro USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8 (submersible up to 2 meters for 30 minutes)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aluminum alloy body with stainless steel outer shell
Aircraft-grade aluminum with type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEDCGiftStress relief via fidget featureOutdoor useHome use
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesProfessional use
Common praise
High color rendering index (CRI 90) LED with pleasant neutral 5000K tintGood maximum brightness for sizeDurable stainless steel outer shell and aluminum bodyFidget clip feature praised as a stress-relief gadgetIncluded USB-C rechargeable batterySmooth and comfortable designGood user interface with memory function
Compact and solid build qualityHigh maximum brightness of 1000 lumensMultiple output levels with strobeUSB rechargeable with included batteryWaterproof and dust proof with IPX8 ratingStainless steel side switch with battery indicatorGood battery life and regulated output
Common complaints
Requires break-in period for smooth clip slidingSwitch type preference varies (forward-clicky used)Surface can get hot on continuous useNo reverse-clicky switch and no onboard charging (battery charges via USB-C port on battery)
Turbo mode automatically downshifts after 3 minutesNo integrated pocket clipWeight excludes battery