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Acebeam UC15 vs Olight i1R EOS

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Olight i1R EOS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i1R EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam UC15 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 567% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Olight i1R EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Acebeam UC15 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 234% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Olight i1R EOS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Acebeam UC15 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 187% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Olight i1R EOS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam UC15 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 567% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Olight i1R EOS stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Acebeam UC15 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 46% 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.

Acebeam UC15 — Beam distance: 111 m (364 ft)Acebeam UC15 — Max candela: 3100 cdAcebeam UC15 — Weight: 39 g (1.38 oz)Acebeam UC15 — Length: 66.1 mm (2.60 in)Acebeam UC15 — Retail price: US$59.9Acebeam UC15 — Max lumens: 1000 lmOlight i1R EOS — Beam distance: 40 m (131 ft)Olight i1R EOS — Max candela: 400 cdOlight i1R EOS — Weight: 13.6 g (0.48 oz)Olight i1R EOS — Length: 45.15 mm (1.78 in)Olight i1R EOS — Retail price: US$17.95Olight i1R EOS — Max lumens: 150 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$59.9Most expensive
US$17.95Cheapest
Weight
39 g (1.38 oz)Heaviest
13.6 g (0.48 oz)Lightest
Length
66.1 mm (2.60 in)Longest
45.15 mm (1.78 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmHighest output
150 lmLowest output
Max candela
3100 cdHighest candela
400 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
111 m (364 ft)Highest
40 m (131 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
2760 min
Unknown
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x AAA or 2 x 10440 lithium ion
Built-in rechargeable battery
Charging type
Unknown
Micro USB
Rechargeable
Unknown
Yes
IP rating
IP54
Unknown
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with premium type III hard anodized finish
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Keychain useEDCHikingReadingSearchingInspection with UV and red light
Keychain carryUltra compact everyday carryQuick access lighting
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
Small and lightweight designSimple twist interfaceUSB rechargeable batteryBright for size (150 lumens max)
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 runtime informationLack of advanced modesLow charging current leading to slow recharge