Comparison Console
Acebeam UC25 vs SureFire X400 Ultra
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam UC25 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam UC25 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam UC25 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 210% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam UC25 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 384% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC25 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC25 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 210% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400 Ultra 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 5420% 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$799Most expensive
Weight
137.9 g (4.86 oz)Lightest
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
Length
142 mm (5.59 in)Longest
94 mm (3.70 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3100 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
7569 cdLowest candela
11300 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
174 m (571 ft)Lowest
213 m (699 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4140 minLongest runtime
75 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 3.7V 3000mAh polymer battery
2 x CR123A
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Unknown
IP rating
IP65
IPX4
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
AL6061-T6 aerospace-grade aluminum with hard-anodized finish
Mil-Spec hard-anodized aerospace aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useOutdoor activitiesProfessional tasksHands-free operation
Weapon-mounted tactical illumination and aimingLaw enforcementMilitaryHome defenseSelf-defense applications
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
High output 1000 lumens with smooth hybrid beam profileHighly visible laser (red or green) that rarely needs re-zeroingDurable Mil-Spec hard-anodized aluminum constructionAmbidextrous, intuitive switchingReliable zero retention and rugged design
Common complaints
No clear complaints found in provided sources
High retail priceLaser brightness might not be intense enough for some usersActivation switch could feel less tactileSome bulkiness for concealed carry