Comparison Console
Acebeam UC3A vs Wurkkos TD03
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam UC3A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TD03 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TD03 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos TD03 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC3A stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC3A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD03 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC3A stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD03 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD03 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC3A stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2665% 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$34.9Most expensive
US$34Cheapest
Weight
63 g (2.22 oz)Lightest
78 g (2.75 oz)Heaviest
Length
71.5 mm (2.81 in)Shortest
160 mm (6.30 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
900 lmLowest output
1800 lmHighest output
Max candela
1806 cdLowest candela
43522 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
85 m (279 ft)Lowest
417 m (1368 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3180 minLongest runtime
115 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
10440 USB-C rechargeable Li-ion; also compatible with AAA battery
1x 18650 Li-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB-C charging for included 10440 battery
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aerospace-grade AL6061-T6 aluminum with hard-anodized finish
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy, hard-anodized military grade type III
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Keychain carryCampingSignalingEmergency kitsBackup flashlight useDog walkingBag or glove box carry
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useMedium distance illumination
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 maximum output of up to 1800 lumensLong throw with a beam distance over 400 metersDurable aerospace-grade aluminum construction with IP68 ratingUSB-C rechargeable battery includedUnique dual-switch user interface with mode memory
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
Brightness step-down occurs rapidly on Turbo modeAlternating frequency strobe mode not ideal for light paintingNo remote pressure switch optionTail cap does not unscrew (only head unscrews)
Dataset Expansion
Missing a brand?
Suggest an EDC brand for CarryCrew to research and add to the comparison database.
Community indexing queue online