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Acebeam UC15 vs Wuben G2

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

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Wuben G2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben G2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam UC15 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Wuben G2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Acebeam UC15 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 161% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Wuben G2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Acebeam UC15 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Wuben G2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam UC15 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Acebeam UC15 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Wuben G2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 52% 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 — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Wuben G2 — Beam distance: 46 m (151 ft)Wuben G2 — Max candela: 540 cdWuben G2 — Weight: 28 g (0.99 oz)Wuben G2 — Length: 58.5 mm (2.30 in)Wuben G2 — Retail price: US$22.99Wuben G2 — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$59.9Most expensive
US$22.99Cheapest
Weight
39 g (1.38 oz)Heaviest
28 g (0.99 oz)Lightest
Length
66.1 mm (2.60 in)Longest
58.5 mm (2.30 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
3100 cdHighest candela
540 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
111 m (364 ft)Highest
46 m (151 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
2760 minShortest runtime
4200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x AAA or 2 x 10440 lithium ion
Lithium polymer
Charging type
Unknown
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Unknown
Yes
IP rating
IP54
Unknown
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with premium type III hard anodized finish
Aluminum alloy + plastic
Use case profile
Best for
▣Keychain Use▣EDC▣Hiking▣Reading▣Searching▣Inspection With Uv And Red Light
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Short Walks To Car Or Doorstep▣Indoor And Outdoor Small Tasks▣Hands Free Use Via Magnet Or Clip
Common praise
✓High Output In A Compact Keychain Format✓Multiple Leds Including Uv And Red For Versatile Use✓Solid Build Quality With Aircraft Grade Aluminum✓Intuitive Single Button User Interface For White Modes✓Low Voltage Protection For Nimh And Li Ion Batteries✓Reliable Performance And Good Driver Efficiency
✓Compact And Lightweight Design (28g) Suitable For Pocket Carry✓Five Brightness Modes Including A Long Lasting Moonlight Mode✓Reliable USB C Charging With An Indicator LED✓Magnetic Tail Allows Hands Free Attachment✓Comes With A Pocket Clip And Keyring Attachment
Common complaints
⚠Silicon Switch Wears Out Quickly⚠Access To Secondary Emitters (red And Uv) Is Slow And Complicated⚠Lowest White Mode Is Relatively Bright; No True Moonlight For Dark Adaptation⚠Not Waterproof Beyond Ip54 Splash Resistance⚠Thermal Design May Limit Higher Mode Performance⚠Single Button Operation Limits Ease Of Switching Between Secondary Leds
⚠Battery Is Not Replaceable⚠No Waterproof Rating Provided⚠Plastic Pocket Clip Is Not Reversible And Offers Moderate Retention⚠No Blinky/strobe Modes Included

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