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Acebeam UC25 vs Nitecore EDC27 UHi
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam UC25 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC25 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC25 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC25 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC25 stands out as the lowest candela option for max candela, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC27 UHi stands out as the highest candela option for max candela, with about a 210% 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$164.95Most expensive
US$89.95Cheapest
Weight
137.9 g (4.86 oz)Heaviest
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
Length
142 mm (5.59 in)
Unknown
Output
Max lumens
3100 lm
3100 lm
Max candela
7569 cdLowest candela
23500 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
174 m (571 ft)Lowest
305 m (1001 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4140 minLongest runtime
3300 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 3.7V 3000mAh polymer battery
Built-in 1700mAh Li-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP65
IP54
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
AL6061-T6 aerospace-grade aluminum with hard-anodized finish
Stainless steel body with PVD titanium coating and carbon fiber composite frame
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useOutdoor activitiesProfessional tasksHands-free operation
Ultra-slim tactical EDC useOutdoor activitiesProfessional use
Common praise
Versatile multi-light sources for various tasksCompact and lightweight for easy everyday carryDurable with IP65 rating and 1.5 meter impact resistanceIntuitive triple switch interfaceUSB-C rechargeable battery with battery level indicatorMagnetic tail cap for hands-free use
Bright 3100 lumens outputLong 305 meter beam throwCompact and lightweight design at 122gInformative OLED displayDurable stainless steel construction with titanium coatingUSB-C fast rechargeable battery with long runtime up to 55 hours
Common complaints
No clear complaints found in provided sources
Length and diameter dimensions not providedRuntime varies by mode but maximum runtime only specified for lowest mode
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