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Acebeam UC25 vs Fenix PD36R ACE

What UC25 does better (3) and where PD36R ACE wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam UC25
Acebeam · 2025UC25
5.1Score
3 advantages≈ $110
vs
Fenix PD36R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD36R ACE
7.8Score
3 advantages≈ $110
Higher score
4.6Brightness & throw7.2
6.5Battery & charging6.6
3.7Build & durability6.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is UC25 better than PD36R ACE?

  1. Maximum output3,100 lm vs 3,000 lm+3%
  2. Weight138 g vs 182 g+32%
  3. Maximum runtime72 h vs 63.4 h+14%

Why is PD36R ACE better than UC25?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)174 m vs 415 m2.4×
  2. Peak beam intensity7,569 cd vs 43,060 cd5.7×
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx8+60%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam UC25Acebeam UC25≈ $1105.1
Fenix PD36R ACEFenix PD36R ACE≈ $1107.8
Light output
Maximum output3,100 lm3,000 lm
Peak beam intensity7,569 cd43,060 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)174 m415 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SFT-70
LED maker—Luminus
Colour temperature6,500K6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—5,000 mAh
Maximum runtime72 h63.4 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP65IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx5IPx8
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height—146 mm
Head diameter / width—30 mm
Body diameter / depth—26 mm
Weight138 g182 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches, Rotary / scroll wheel—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beacon—Yes
UV lightYes—
Mode memory—Yes
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