Comparison Console
Acebeam UC15 vs Fenix PD25
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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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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