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Acebeam UC25 vs Fenix LD36R

What UC25 does better (2) and where LD36R wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam UC25
Acebeam · 2025UC25
5.1Score
2 advantages≈ $110
vs
Fenix LD36R
Fenix · 2025LD36R
6.9Score
4 advantages≈ $115
Higher score
4.6Brightness & throw7.2
6.5Battery & charging5.8
3.7Build & durability5.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is UC25 better than LD36R?

  1. Weight138 g vs 231 g+67%
  2. Maximum runtime72 h vs 65.3 h+10%

Why is LD36R better than UC25?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)174 m vs 385 m2.2×
  2. Peak beam intensity7,569 cd vs 37,060 cd4.9×
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx8+60%
  4. Maximum output3,100 lm vs 3,600 lm+16%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam UC25Acebeam UC25≈ $1105.1
Fenix LD36RFenix LD36R≈ $1156.9
Light output
Maximum output3,100 lm3,600 lm
Peak beam intensity7,569 cd37,060 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)174 m385 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SFT-25R
LED maker—Luminus
Number of LEDs—3
Colour temperature6,500K6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion
Maximum runtime72 h65.3 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP65IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx5IPx8
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height—139.6 mm
Head diameter / width—40 mm
Body diameter / depth—26.5 mm
Weight138 g231 g
Modes & features
Stepless (ramping) brightness—Yes
SwitchDual switches, Rotary / scroll wheel—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
Red light—Yes
UV lightYes—
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
Lockout—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
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