Comparison Console
Acebeam UC15 vs Olight i3T EOS
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 5% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam UC15 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam UC15 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 456% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam UC15 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3T EOS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC15 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3T EOS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3T EOS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC15 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 456% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3T EOS stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC15 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 119% 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$95Most expensive
Weight
39 g (1.38 oz)Lightest
41 g (1.45 oz)Heaviest
Length
66.1 mm (2.60 in)Shortest
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmHighest output
180 lmLowest output
Max candela
3100 cdHighest candela
900 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
111 m (364 ft)Highest
60 m (197 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
2760 minLongest runtime
1260 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x AAA or 2 x 10440 lithium ion
1 x AAA
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
Unknown
No
IP rating
IP54
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with premium type III hard anodized finish
Aluminum (some versions titanium)
Use case profile
Best for
Keychain useEDCHikingReadingSearchingInspection with UV and red light
Keychain carryEDC (everyday carry)Close range illuminationOutdoor use with moderate brightness
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 lightweightSolid build qualityConvenient dual-direction pocket clipSoft balanced beam with TIR opticReliable and simple interface
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
Output may be insufficient for demanding outdoor tasksNo onboard chargingProtruding tail switch prevents tail-standingNo lanyard included