Comparison Console
Acebeam UC25 vs ThruNite BSS V5
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 6% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam UC25 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC25 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 117% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC25 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC25 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS V5 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC25 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2642% 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$75.99Cheapest
Weight
137.9 g (4.86 oz)Lightest
147 g (5.19 oz)Heaviest
Length
142 mm (5.59 in)Shortest
143 mm (5.63 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3100 lmHighest output
2676 lmLowest output
Max candela
7569 cdLowest candela
16200 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
174 m (571 ft)Lowest
255 m (837 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4140 minLongest runtime
151 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 3.7V 3000mAh polymer battery
18650 Li-ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP65
IPX-8 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
AL6061-T6 aerospace-grade aluminum with hard-anodized finish
Aluminium Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useOutdoor activitiesProfessional tasksHands-free operation
EDCTactical useWeapon mounting
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 turbo output of 2676 lumensUSB-C onboard chargingSolid build with aluminium alloy bodyDual switch interface with tactical tail switch and electronic side switchIncludes accessories like battery, pocket clip, nylon pouch, charging cable, red filter, spare O-rings and manual
Common complaints
No clear complaints found in provided sources
Slightly green/yellow tint on low modesPocket clip allows only bezel-down tail carryCharging port can be slightly crooked
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