Comparison Console
Acebeam UC25 vs SureFire X300 Turbo
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire X300 Turbo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam UC25 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam UC25 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 377% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam UC25 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X300 Turbo stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 130% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X300 Turbo stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC25 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X300 Turbo stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC25 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 377% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X300 Turbo 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$379Most expensive
Weight
137.9 g (4.86 oz)Heaviest
125 g (4.41 oz)Lightest
Length
142 mm (5.59 in)Longest
95.5 mm (3.76 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3100 lmHighest output
650 lmLowest output
Max candela
7569 cdLowest candela
66000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
174 m (571 ft)Lowest
514 m (1686 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4140 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 3.7V 3000mAh polymer battery
Two CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP65
IPX7
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
AL6061-T6 aerospace-grade aluminum with hard-anodized finish
Aerospace aluminum, Mil-Spec hard anodized
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useOutdoor activitiesProfessional tasksHands-free operation
Law enforcementMilitary useLong range target IDHome defenseTactical 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
Exceptional beam intensity and throw distanceRugged and durable aerospace aluminum constructionFits existing SureFire X300 holsters and accessoriesAmbidextrous, responsive switching
Common complaints
No clear complaints found in provided sources
Some users find the control switch stiff for single-handed useBattery door latch is thin and can be fragile