Comparison Console
Acebeam UC15 vs Fenix PD25
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
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
Acebeam UC15 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC15 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD25 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 45% 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.
Acebeam UC15 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$59.9Cheapest
US$75Most expensive
Weight
39 g (1.38 oz)Lightest
47 g (1.66 oz)Heaviest
Length
66.1 mm (2.60 in)Shortest
93 mm (3.66 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmHighest output
550 lmLowest output
Max candela
3100 cdLowest candela
4225 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
111 m (364 ft)Lowest
130 m (427 ft)Highest
Max runtime
2760 minShortest runtime
3180 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x AAA or 2 x 10440 lithium ion
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 useEDCHikingReadingSearchingInspection with UV and red light
EDCOutdoor useTactical applications
Common praise
High output in a compact keychain formatMultiple LEDs including UV and red for versatile useSolid build quality with aircraft grade aluminumIntuitive single-button user interface for white modesLow-voltage protection for NiMH and Li-ion batteriesReliable performance and good driver efficiency
Compact size yet powerful outputDurable aircraft-grade aluminum constructionGood battery options with included rechargeable 16340 cellDual-switch design with momentary-on tail switchWaterproof to 2 meters IPX8 ratingLong runtime on lowest setting
Common complaints
Silicon switch wears out quicklyAccess to secondary emitters (red and UV) is slow and complicatedLowest white mode is relatively bright; no true moonlight for dark adaptationNot waterproof beyond IP54 splash resistanceThermal design may limit higher mode performanceSingle button operation limits ease of switching between secondary LEDs
Relatively large size for a 16340 battery lightMode memory can be confusing if last mode was strobe
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