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Acebeam UC3A vs Olight i5T EOS

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

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Olight i5T EOS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i5T EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam UC3A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Olight i5T EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Acebeam UC3A stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Olight i5T EOS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Acebeam UC3A stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Olight i5T EOS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam UC3A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Olight i5T EOS stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Acebeam UC3A stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 165% 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 — Max candela: 1806 cdAcebeam UC3A — Weight: 63 g (2.22 oz)Acebeam UC3A — Length: 71.5 mm (2.81 in)Acebeam UC3A — Retail price: US$34.9Acebeam UC3A — Max lumens: 900 lmOlight i5T EOS — Beam distance: 60 m (197 ft)Olight i5T EOS — Max candela: 910 cdOlight i5T EOS — Weight: 60 g (2.12 oz)Olight i5T EOS — Length: 95 mm (3.74 in)Olight i5T EOS — Retail price: US$29.95Olight i5T EOS — Max lumens: 300 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$34.9Most expensive
US$29.95Cheapest
Weight
63 g (2.22 oz)Heaviest
60 g (2.12 oz)Lightest
Length
71.5 mm (2.81 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
900 lmHighest output
300 lmLowest output
Max candela
1806 cdHighest candela
910 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
85 m (279 ft)Highest
60 m (197 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3180 minLongest runtime
1200 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
10440 USB-C rechargeable Li-ion; also compatible with AAA battery
1 x AA Alkaline battery
Charging type
USB-C charging for included 10440 battery
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aerospace-grade AL6061-T6 aluminum with hard-anodized finish
Anodized Aluminum Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Keychain Carry▣Camping▣Signaling▣Emergency Kits▣Backup Flashlight Use▣Dog Walking▣Bag Or Glove Box Carry
▣Everyday Carry▣Gifting▣Outdoor Use▣Camping And Hiking▣Up Close Illumination
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 Lightweight Design✓High Quality Anodized Aluminum Body✓Good Max Output Of 300 Lumens✓Convenient Tail Switch With Smooth Action✓Dual Direction Pocket Clip Allows Versatile Carry, Including Use As A Headlamp✓Soft, Balanced Beam With Wide Hotspot Comfortable For Close Up Use✓Compatible With Widely Available Aa Alkaline And Nimh Batteries
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
⚠Not Compatible With Lithium Ion Batteries⚠Some Users Find Grip Knurling Average⚠Limited To Two Main Output Levels Plus Moonlight⚠No Onboard Charging⚠Runtime On High Mode Is Limited Due To Stepdown⚠No Included Lanyard

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