Acebeam UC15 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam UC15 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam UC15 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Acebeam UC15 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Fenix PD25 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% 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
Fenix PD25 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
Fenix PD25 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
Acebeam UC15 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
Acebeam UC15 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
Fenix PD25 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 15% 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.
One 16340 rechargeable Li-ion or 3V CR123A Lithium battery
Charging type
Unknown
USB rechargeable (ARB-L16-700U included)
Rechargeable
Unknown
Yes
IP rating
IP54
IPX8 (waterproof to 2 meters)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with premium type III hard anodized finish
Aircraft-grade aluminum with Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasion finish
Use case profile
Best for
▣Keychain Use▣EDC▣Hiking▣Reading▣Searching▣Inspection With Uv And Red Light
▣EDC▣Outdoor Use▣Tactical Applications
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 Size Yet Powerful Output✓Durable Aircraft Grade Aluminum Construction✓Good Battery Options With Included Rechargeable 16340 Cell✓Dual Switch Design With Momentary On Tail Switch✓Waterproof To 2 Meters Ipx8 Rating✓Long Runtime On Lowest Setting
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 Large Size For A 16340 Battery Light⚠Mode Memory Can Be Confusing If Last Mode Was Strobe