Comparison Console
Acebeam UC20 vs Streamlight Scorpion LED
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Acebeam UC20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam UC20 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. Acebeam UC20 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 400% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam UC20 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Streamlight Scorpion LED stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Acebeam UC20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Scorpion LED stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Scorpion LED stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC20 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 400% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Scorpion LED stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC20 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1700% 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$59.9Cheapest
US$60Most expensive
Weight
82 g (2.89 oz)Lightest
133 g (4.69 oz)Heaviest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
125 mm (4.92 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmHighest output
200 lmLowest output
Max candela
12100 cdHighest candela
9000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
220 m (722 ft)Highest
95 m (312 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3780 minLongest runtime
210 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1000mAh Li-polymer rechargeable battery
Two 3 volt CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB-C 5V 1A, ~1.2 hours to full charge
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68 (2m/30min)
IPX4
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
3 m (10 ft)Highest
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Machined aluminum covered by rubber-armored sleeve with polycarbonate lens
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryVersatile lighting tasksCleanliness inspection (UV light)Outdoor night activities (red light)
Tactical useEveryday CarryEmergency preparedness
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
Compact and lightweightBright output for sizeDurable constructionRubberized grip and anti-roll head
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
Consumes lithium batteries quicklyBattery life shorter than shelf life