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Acebeam UC20 vs Fenix PD35 TAC

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

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Acebeam UC20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam UC20 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD35 TAC stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 122% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Acebeam UC20 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Fenix PD35 TAC stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Acebeam UC20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Fenix PD35 TAC stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Acebeam UC20 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Fenix PD35 TAC stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 122% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Acebeam UC20 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Fenix PD35 TAC stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 4% 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 UC20 — Beam distance: 220 m (722 ft)Acebeam UC20 — Max candela: 12100 cdAcebeam UC20 — Weight: 82 g (2.89 oz)Acebeam UC20 — Length: 132 mm (5.20 in)Acebeam UC20 — Retail price: US$59.9Acebeam UC20 — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Fenix PD35 TAC — Beam distance: 200 m (656 ft)Fenix PD35 TAC — Max candela: 10000 cdFenix PD35 TAC — Weight: 88 g (3.10 oz)Fenix PD35 TAC — Length: 137 mm (5.39 in)Fenix PD35 TAC — Retail price: US$99Fenix PD35 TAC — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$59.9Cheapest
US$99Most expensive
Weight
82 g (2.89 oz)Lightest
88 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Shortest
137 mm (5.39 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lm
1000 lm
Max candela
12100 cdHighest candela
10000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
220 m (722 ft)Highest
200 m (656 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3780 minShortest runtime
8400 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1000mAh Li-polymer rechargeable battery
1 x 18650 or 2 x CR123A
Charging type
USB-C 5V 1A, ~1.2 hours to full charge
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68 (2m/30min)
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Anodized Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry▣Versatile Lighting Tasks▣Cleanliness Inspection (uv Light)▣Outdoor Night Activities (red Light)
▣Tactical Use▣Military▣Police▣EDC▣Outdoor Activities▣Self Defense▣Hunting
Common praise
✓Versatile 3 In 1 Lighting (white, Red, Uv)✓Compact And Lightweight Design✓Good Build Quality With Durable Aluminum Body✓USB C Fast Charging✓Instant Access To Turbo Mode Via Tail Switch
✓High Build Quality And Durability✓Good Tactical And Outdoor Performance✓Compact And Easy To Carry✓Multiple Output Modes Including Strobe✓Reliable LED With Long Life Span
Common complaints
⚠Uv Light Output Is Relatively Weak With Visible Purple Spill⚠No Mechanical Lockout, Making Accidental Activation In Pockets Possible⚠Some Find The Ui And Mode Access For Red And Uv Modes Unintuitive
⚠Tail Switch Durability Issues Reported⚠Not Suitable For Tail Standing⚠Batteries Need To Be Recharged Or Replaced For Long Use⚠Threads Lack Manufacturer Lube

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