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Acebeam UC20 vs Fenix PD26R ACE

What UC20 does better (0) and where PD26R ACE wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam UC20
Acebeam · 2025UC20
5.3Score
0 advantages≈ $60
vs
Fenix PD26R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD26R ACE
7.7Score
5 advantages≈ $65
Higher score
3.7Brightness & throw5.4
4.3Battery & charging8.0
6.8Build & durability8.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is UC20 better than PD26R ACE?

UC20 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is PD26R ACE better than UC20?

  1. Peak beam intensity12,100 cd vs 31,330 cd2.6×
  2. Maximum runtime63 h vs 556 h8.8×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)220 m vs 354 m+61%
  4. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 1,300 lm+30%
  5. Battery capacity1,000 mAh vs 1,600 mAh+60%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam UC20Acebeam UC20≈ $605.3
Fenix PD26R ACEFenix PD26R ACE≈ $657.7
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm1,300 lm
Peak beam intensity12,100 cd31,330 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)220 m354 m
Runtime at maximum output2 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-25RLuminus SFT-25R
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature—6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery—18350 Li-ion
Battery capacity1,000 mAh1,600 mAh
Maximum runtime63 h556 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Weight—102 g
Modes & features
SwitchTail switch—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beacon—Yes
Red lightYes—
UV lightYes—
Mode memory—Yes
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