Acebeam UC3A vs Acebeam Pokelit 2AA
Quick take: The Acebeam UC3A costs $4.899999999999999 less; the Acebeam UC3A is brighter (900 vs 600 lm); the Acebeam Pokelit 2AA throws farther (101m vs 85m); the Acebeam Pokelit 2AA runs longer on high (324 vs 23 hrs).
| Spec | Acebeam UC3A | Acebeam Pokelit 2AA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $35 | $39.9 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Keychain | EDC |
| Lumens | 900 lm | 600 lm |
| Candela | 1,806 cd | 2,550 cd |
| Beam distance | 85m | 101m |
| Runtime | 23 hrs (low) | 324 hrs (moonlight) |
| Battery | 10440 | AA/14500 |
| LED | SST-36R 6500K + RGB | Nichia 519A 5000K |
| Beam type | Flood | Balanced |
| Modes | 3 Stepped + Strobe | 2 Stepped |
| UI | Dual Switch | Tail Switch |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| CRI | 70 | 90 |
| Weight | 2.2 oz | 3.0 oz (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 2.8 x 1.2 in | 5.7 x 0.7 in |
| Warranty | 10 Year | 10 Year |
What owners report
Acebeam UC3A
- ✓900 lumens from a AAA-format flat light
- ✓Removable USB-C rechargeable 10440, with plain AAA as fallback
- ✓Faultless machining, finish and fitment
- ✓Useful magnet and a genuinely fun RGB gradient mode
- ✓Good form factor for pocket and bag carry
- ✗Poor mode spacing — nothing between 4 and 80 lumens
- ✗Extremely soft buttons with easy accidental activation
- ✗The lockout needs an awkward four-second hold
- ✗Clip orientation and protruding screws annoy, and RGB has no memory
- ✗Not worth the $35 MSRP by reviewer consensus; buy on sale