Comparison Console
Acebeam UC25 vs SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam UC25 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam UC25 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 520% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam UC25 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 101% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC25 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC25 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 520% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC25 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 4500% 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$164.95Cheapest
US$332Most expensive
Weight
137.9 g (4.86 oz)Heaviest
124.7 g (4.40 oz)Lightest
Length
142 mm (5.59 in)Longest
45.2 mm (1.78 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3100 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
7569 cdLowest candela
7600 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
174 m (571 ft)Highest
87 m (285 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
4140 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 3.7V 3000mAh polymer battery
CR123A
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP65
IP67
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
AL6061-T6 aerospace-grade aluminum with hard-anodized finish
Aluminum with Mil-Spec hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useOutdoor activitiesProfessional tasksHands-free operation
Weapon-mounted useHome defenseNighttime shooting
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
Well-built and durableEffective long-range beamGood brightness for home defense
Common complaints
No clear complaints found in provided sources
Relatively high priceLower output compared to some tactical flashlightsLimited beam spill for close-quarters