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Acebeam UC15 vs Fenix LD15R

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 8% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix LD15R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% 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

Fenix LD15R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Acebeam UC15 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Acebeam UC15 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Fenix LD15R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Fenix LD15R 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

Fenix LD15R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Acebeam UC15 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2200% 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 — Retail price: US$59.9Acebeam UC15 — Max lumens: 1000 lmFenix LD15R — Beam distance: 123 m (404 ft)Fenix LD15R — Max candela: 3800 cdFenix LD15R — Weight: 42.5 g (1.50 oz)Fenix LD15R — Length: 78.74 mm (3.10 in)Fenix LD15R — Retail price: US$55Fenix LD15R — Max lumens: 500 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$59.9Most expensive
US$55Cheapest
Weight
39 g (1.38 oz)Lightest
42.5 g (1.50 oz)Heaviest
Length
66.1 mm (2.60 in)Shortest
78.74 mm (3.10 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
3100 cdLowest candela
3800 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
111 m (364 ft)Lowest
123 m (404 ft)Highest
Max runtime
2760 minLongest runtime
120 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x AAA or 2 x 10440 lithium ion
CR123A
Charging type
Unknown
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Unknown
Yes
IP rating
IP54
IP67+
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with premium type III hard anodized finish
Aluminium
Use case profile
Best for
▣Keychain Use▣EDC▣Hiking▣Reading▣Searching▣Inspection With Uv And Red Light
▣Right Angle Tasks▣Compact EDC▣Both Flood And Focused Beam Use
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
✓Compact And Lightweight Design✓Versatile Lighting With Flood And Focused Beam✓High Cri For Quality Light✓Waterproof With Solid Durability✓USB C Rechargeable Battery Included
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
⚠Relatively Short High Mode Runtime (2 Hours)⚠Price May Be Higher In Some Markets

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