Comparison Console
Acebeam UC25 vs SureFire XVL2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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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 90% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam UC25 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 675% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam UC25 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire XVL2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 882% 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 XVL2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire XVL2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC25 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 675% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire XVL2 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$1619Most expensive
Weight
137.9 g (4.86 oz)Lightest
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
Length
142 mm (5.59 in)Longest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3100 lmHighest output
400 lmLowest output
Max candela
7569 cdHighest candela
820 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
174 m (571 ft)Highest
54 m (177 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
4140 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 3.7V 3000mAh polymer battery
1x CR123A lithium battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP65
IPX8 (66 feet, 2 hours)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
AL6061-T6 aerospace-grade aluminum with hard-anodized finish
Aluminum, Mil-Spec Hard-Anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Tactical UseOutdoor ActivitiesProfessional TasksHands Free Operation
Handgun And Carbine Weapon MountingTactical Use In Low Light And Infrared Environments
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
Durable Mil Spec Aluminum ConstructionVersatile Multi Spectrum Lighting And Laser OptionsCompact Size And Lightweight DesignIpx8 Waterproof RatingAmbidextrous Switching For Tactical Use
Common complaints
No Clear Complaints Found In Provided Sources
High Retail PriceShort Runtime On White Light Mode (1.5 Hours)Non Rechargeable Battery Requirement (uses Disposable Cr123a)
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