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Acebeam UC20 vs Nitecore MT2A Pro

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. Nitecore MT2A Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam UC20 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 215% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Nitecore MT2A Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Acebeam UC20 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% 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

Nitecore MT2A Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Nitecore MT2A Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Acebeam UC20 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 215% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Acebeam UC20 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Nitecore MT2A Pro stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 8% 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)Nitecore MT2A Pro — Beam distance: 255 m (837 ft)Nitecore MT2A Pro — Max candela: 16500 cdNitecore MT2A Pro — Weight: 88 g (3.10 oz)Nitecore MT2A Pro — Length: 142.8 mm (5.62 in)Nitecore MT2A Pro — Retail price: US$49.95Nitecore MT2A Pro — Impact resistance: 2 m (7 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$59.9Most expensive
US$49.95Cheapest
Weight
82 g (2.89 oz)Lightest
88 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Shortest
142.8 mm (5.62 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lm
1000 lm
Max candela
12100 cdLowest candela
16500 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
220 m (722 ft)Lowest
255 m (837 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3780 minLongest runtime
1200 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1000mAh Li-polymer rechargeable battery
1 x NL1416R rechargeable Li-ion battery (1600mAh), compatible with 2 x AA batteries
Charging type
USB-C 5V 1A, ~1.2 hours to full charge
USB-C (built into battery)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2m/30min)
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry▣Versatile Lighting Tasks▣Cleanliness Inspection (uv Light)▣Outdoor Night Activities (red Light)
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Outdoor Activities▣Emergency Backup Lighting▣Travel▣Self Defense Tool
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 Brightness For Aa Flashlight✓Dual Power Options (rechargeable Battery With USB C And Aa Compatibility)✓Lightweight And Compact Design✓Good Build Quality And Ip68 Waterproof Rating✓Simple And Effective User Interface
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
⚠No Built In Charging In Flashlight Body (battery Charges Separately)⚠No Electronic Lockout Feature⚠No Mode Memory

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