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Acebeam UC15 vs Acebeam UC20

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

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Acebeam UC15 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam UC20 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Lightest

Acebeam UC15 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Acebeam UC20 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 110% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Acebeam UC15 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Acebeam UC20 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Acebeam UC15 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Acebeam UC20 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest candela

Acebeam UC15 stands out as the lowest candela option for max candela, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest candela

Acebeam UC20 stands out as the highest candela option for max candela, with about a 290% 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 UC15 — Beam distance: 111 m (364 ft)Acebeam UC15 — Max candela: 3100 cdAcebeam UC15 — Weight: 39 g (1.38 oz)Acebeam UC15 — Length: 66.1 mm (2.60 in)Acebeam UC15 — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Acebeam UC15 — Max runtime: 2760 minAcebeam UC20 — Beam distance: 220 m (722 ft)Acebeam UC20 — Max candela: 12100 cdAcebeam UC20 — Weight: 82 g (2.89 oz)Acebeam UC20 — Length: 132 mm (5.20 in)Acebeam UC20 — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Acebeam UC20 — Max runtime: 3780 minBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthImpact resistanceMax runtime
Price & carry
Retail price
US$59.9
US$59.9
Weight
39 g (1.38 oz)Lightest
82 g (2.89 oz)Heaviest
Length
66.1 mm (2.60 in)Shortest
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lm
1000 lm
Max candela
3100 cdLowest candela
12100 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
111 m (364 ft)Lowest
220 m (722 ft)Highest
Max runtime
2760 minShortest runtime
3780 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x AAA or 2 x 10440 lithium ion
Built-in 1000mAh Li-polymer rechargeable battery
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C 5V 1A, ~1.2 hours to full charge
Rechargeable
Unknown
Yes
IP rating
IP54
IP68 (2m/30min)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with premium type III hard anodized finish
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
▣Keychain Use▣EDC▣Hiking▣Reading▣Searching▣Inspection With Uv And Red Light
▣Everyday Carry▣Versatile Lighting Tasks▣Cleanliness Inspection (uv Light)▣Outdoor Night Activities (red Light)
Common praise
✓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
✓Versatile 3 In 1 Lighting (white, Red, Uv)✓Compact And Lightweight Design✓Good Build Quality With Durable Aluminum Body✓USB C Fast Charging✓Instant Access To Turbo Mode Via Tail Switch
Common complaints
⚠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
⚠Uv Light Output Is Relatively Weak With Visible Purple Spill⚠No Mechanical Lockout, Making Accidental Activation In Pockets Possible⚠Some Find The Ui And Mode Access For Red And Uv Modes Unintuitive

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