Comparison Console
Acebeam UC15 vs Nitecore TIP SE
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam UC15 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC15 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC15 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC15 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC15 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 9% 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$59.9Most expensive
US$34.95Cheapest
Weight
39 g (1.38 oz)Heaviest
26.1 g (0.92 oz)Lightest
Length
66.1 mm (2.60 in)Longest
60 mm (2.36 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmHighest output
700 lmLowest output
Max candela
3100 cdHighest candela
2100 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
111 m (364 ft)Highest
98 m (322 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
2760 minShortest runtime
3000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x AAA or 2 x 10440 lithium ion
Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery
Charging type
Unknown
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Unknown
Yes
IP rating
IP54
IP54
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with premium type III hard anodized finish
Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Keychain useEDCHikingReadingSearchingInspection with UV and red light
Everyday carryUrban preparednessTactical quick-accessEmergency use
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
High output brightness of 700 lumens in a very compact keychain sizeUSB-C fast charging with visible charge indicatorDual LED design improves brightness and beam uniformityLightweight and durable aluminum alloy body with IP54 ratingLong runtime on low mode up to ~50 hours
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
Limited impact resistance to 1 meterNo replaceable battery (built-in only)Splash resistant but not fully waterproof
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