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Acebeam UC15 vs Nitecore TUP
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 27% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam UC15 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TUP stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam UC15 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TUP stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC15 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TUP stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC15 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TUP stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC15 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TUP stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 6% 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$85Most expensive
Weight
39 g (1.38 oz)Lightest
53.2 g (1.88 oz)Heaviest
Length
66.1 mm (2.60 in)Shortest
70.3 mm (2.77 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lm
1000 lm
Max candela
3100 cdLowest candela
8130 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
111 m (364 ft)Lowest
180 m (591 ft)Highest
Max runtime
2760 minShortest runtime
4200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x AAA or 2 x 10440 lithium ion
Built-in rechargeable Li-ion (1200mAh)
Charging type
Unknown
Micro-USB
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
Plastic + aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Keychain useEDCHikingReadingSearchingInspection with UV and red light
EDCKeychain carryShort illuminationEmergencyTactical 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
Compact and lightweightGood output for sizeUseful OLED displayMultiple brightness levels with easy interfaceQuick USB chargingMetal key ring withstands heavy weight
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
Plastic body is prone to damage, especially on keychainNo tailstand capabilityLED not perfectly centered in optic
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