Comparison Console
Acebeam UC20 vs Olight M1X Striker
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Olight M1X Striker stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam UC20 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC20 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC20 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC20 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC20 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 45% 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$40.75Cheapest
Weight
82 g (2.89 oz)Heaviest
65 g (2.29 oz)Lightest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
12100 cdHighest candela
2350 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
220 m (722 ft)Highest
97 m (318 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3780 min
Unknown
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1000mAh Li-polymer rechargeable battery
CR123A / 16340 Lithium-ion
Charging type
USB-C 5V 1A, ~1.2 hours to full charge
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2m/30min)
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Aerospace grade aluminum alloy, hard-anodized Type III
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryVersatile Lighting TasksCleanliness Inspection (uv Light)Outdoor Night Activities (red Light)
Everyday Carry (EDC)Self DefenseOutdoor ActivitiesCamping
Common praise
Versatile 3 In 1 Lighting (white, Red, Uv)Compact And Lightweight DesignGood Build Quality With Durable Aluminum BodyUSB C Fast ChargingInstant Access To Turbo Mode Via Tail Switch
Excellent Build Quality With Aircraft Grade AluminumSimple And Intuitive Two Mode InterfaceSmooth And Well Balanced Beam From Tir LensReliable Mechanical Tail Switch With Positive Tactile FeedbackConvenient Reversible Pocket Clip For Different Carry Methods
Common complaints
Uv Light Output Is Relatively Weak With Visible Purple SpillNo Mechanical Lockout, Making Accidental Activation In Pockets PossibleSome Find The Ui And Mode Access For Red And Uv Modes Unintuitive
Limited Runtime At Highest OutputNo Strobe Or SOS ModesBattery Sold Separately (either Cr123a Disposable Or 16340 Rechargeable)
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