Comparison Console
Acebeam UC3A vs Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam UC3A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam UC3A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 125% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam UC3A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 129% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC3A stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC3A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 125% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC3A stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 4443% 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$34.9Cheapest
US$79.95Most expensive
Weight
63 g (2.22 oz)Heaviest
62 g (2.19 oz)Lightest
Length
71.5 mm (2.81 in)Longest
61.2 mm (2.41 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
900 lmHighest output
400 lmLowest output
Max candela
1806 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
85 m (279 ft)Highest
75 m (246 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3180 minLongest runtime
70 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
10440 USB-C rechargeable Li-ion; also compatible with AAA battery
Built-in lithium polymer rechargeable
Charging type
USB-C charging for included 10440 battery
Magnetic USB charging port (MCC charging cable)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX6
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aerospace-grade AL6061-T6 aluminum with hard-anodized finish
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Keychain carryCampingSignalingEmergency kitsBackup flashlight useDog walkingBag or glove box carry
Full-size pistols with minimum 4-inch barrel lengthHome defenseWeapon mountingHolster carryConcealed carry
Common praise
Compact and lightweight design (63g)High maximum brightness (900 lumens) for sizeVersatile RGB side light with multiple colors and modesDual switches for main and auxiliary lightsUSB-C rechargeable included 10440 battery with AAA compatibilityDurable aerospace-grade aluminum body with IP68 ratingMagnetic tailcap for hands-free useLong runtime on lower modesWide 270° beam angle on side RGB light
High output luminosity for size (400 lumens)Rechargeable lithium polymer battery with magnetic chargingQuick attach and release mounting system compatible with Glock and Picatinny railsLightweight and compact, suitable for holster carryAffordable price compared to competitors
Common complaints
Limited runtime at highest brightness due to step-downMain LEDs have low CRI (~70)Cannot use main and side lights simultaneouslySwitches have a slightly 'dead' feel in the middleNo mode memory for moonlight, turbo, and strobe modes
Does not fit smaller pistols with short or no railsNo strobe modeLimited runtime at peak output (about 5 minutes before auto step-down)
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