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Acebeam UC20 vs ThruNite TC15 V3
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 140% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC20 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC20 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC20 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 140% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC20 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 26% 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$49.95Cheapest
Weight
82 g (2.89 oz)Heaviest
74 g (2.61 oz)Lightest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
122.5 mm (4.82 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmLowest output
2403 lmHighest output
Max candela
12100 cdLowest candela
12450 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
220 m (722 ft)Lowest
223 m (732 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3780 minLongest runtime
3000 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1000mAh Li-polymer rechargeable battery
18650
Charging type
USB-C 5V 1A, ~1.2 hours to full charge
USB Type-C
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
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryVersatile lighting tasksCleanliness inspection (UV light)Outdoor night activities (red light)
Everyday carryGeneral useTactical applications
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
High maximum brightness outputCompact and lightweight designBuilt-in USB-C chargingGood runtime on multiple modesIncluded battery and accessoriesRugged anodized aluminum body
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
Cool white LED tint is high CCT and may appear too blue for some usersCannot cycle from moonlight directly to other modesSlight battery rattle with flat top 18650 batteriesBody tube reversible but light will not function in reversed orientation
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