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Acebeam UC3A vs Fenix LD20

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Fenix LD20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam UC3A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 400% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam UC3A stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2550% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Lightest

Fenix LD20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Acebeam UC3A stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Fenix LD20 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam UC3A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 400% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Fenix LD20 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Acebeam UC3A stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2550% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Acebeam UC3A stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Fenix LD20 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 122% 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.

Acebeam UC3A — Beam distance: 85 m (279 ft)Acebeam UC3A — Weight: 63 g (2.22 oz)Acebeam UC3A — Length: 71.5 mm (2.81 in)Acebeam UC3A — Max lumens: 900 lmAcebeam UC3A — Max runtime: 3180 minAcebeam UC3A — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Fenix LD20 — Beam distance: 140 m (459 ft)Fenix LD20 — Weight: 56 g (1.98 oz)Fenix LD20 — Length: 159 mm (6.26 in)Fenix LD20 — Max lumens: 180 lmFenix LD20 — Max runtime: 120 minFenix LD20 — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Beam distanceWeightLengthMax lumensMax runtimeImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$34.9
Unknown
Weight
63 g (2.22 oz)Heaviest
56 g (1.98 oz)Lightest
Length
71.5 mm (2.81 in)Shortest
159 mm (6.26 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
900 lmHighest output
180 lmLowest output
Max candela
1806 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
85 m (279 ft)Lowest
140 m (459 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3180 minLongest runtime
120 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
10440 USB-C rechargeable Li-ion; also compatible with AAA battery
2 x AA (Alkaline, Ni-MH, Lithium)
Charging type
USB-C charging for included 10440 battery
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aerospace-grade AL6061-T6 aluminum with hard-anodized finish
T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Keychain Carry▣Camping▣Signaling▣Emergency Kits▣Backup Flashlight Use▣Dog Walking▣Bag Or Glove Box Carry
▣General Use▣EDC▣Outdoor Use▣Search And Rescue▣Hiking▣Hunting
Common praise
✓Compact And Lightweight Design (63g)✓High Maximum Brightness (900 Lumens) For Size✓Versatile Rgb Side Light With Multiple Colors And Modes✓Dual Switches For Main And Auxiliary Lights✓USB C Rechargeable Included 10440 Battery With Aaa Compatibility✓Durable Aerospace Grade Aluminum Body With Ip68 Rating✓Magnetic Tailcap For Hands Free Use✓Long Runtime On Lower Modes✓Wide 270° Beam Angle On Side Rgb Light
✓Compact And Easy To Carry✓Wide Range Of Brightness Levels✓Digitally Regulated Brightness✓Uses Common Aa Batteries✓Durable Aircraft Grade Aluminum Body✓Waterproof (IPX 8)
Common complaints
⚠Limited Runtime At Highest Brightness Due To Step Down⚠Main Leds Have Low Cri (~70)⚠Cannot Use Main And Side Lights Simultaneously⚠Switches Have A Slightly 'dead' Feel In The Middle⚠No Mode Memory For Moonlight, Turbo, And Strobe Modes
⚠Difficult To Operate With Gloves⚠Anti Roll Design Is Not Perfect⚠9 Lumens Low Mode Is Too Bright For Some Users

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