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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