Comparison Console
Acebeam UC15 vs SureFire Sidekick
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire Sidekick stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam UC15 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 233% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SureFire Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC15 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Sidekick stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC15 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Sidekick stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC15 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 233% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Sidekick stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC15 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3580% 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$44Cheapest
Weight
39 g (1.38 oz)Heaviest
34 g (1.20 oz)Lightest
Length
66.1 mm (2.60 in)Longest
63.5 mm (2.50 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmHighest output
300 lmLowest output
Max candela
3100 cdHighest candela
1100 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
111 m (364 ft)Highest
66 m (217 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
2760 minLongest runtime
75 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x AAA or 2 x 10440 lithium ion
Integrated Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery
Charging type
Unknown
Micro-USB
Rechargeable
Unknown
Yes
IP rating
IP54
IPX4
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with premium type III hard anodized finish
Polymer/Aluminum Core
Use case profile
Best for
Keychain useEDCHikingReadingSearchingInspection with UV and red light
Everyday carry on keychainEmergency situationsGeneral utility uses
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 lightweight keychain designHigh-performance LED with smooth broad beamRechargeable integrated battery with Micro-USB chargingSturdy pushbutton switch with mode accessGood runtime on all brightness levels
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 due to polymer constructionNot waterproof, only weather resistant (IPX4)No USB charging port cover allowing dust or water entry