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Acebeam UC25 vs Fenix PD45R ACE

What UC25 does better (2) and where PD45R ACE wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam UC25
Acebeam · 2025UC25
5.1Score
2 advantages≈ $110
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Fenix PD45R ACE
Fenix · 2025PD45R ACE
8.0Score
4 advantages≈ $130
Higher score
4.6Brightness & throw7.4
6.5Battery & charging6.9
3.7Build & durability6.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is UC25 better than PD45R ACE?

  1. Weight138 g vs 200 g+45%
  2. Maximum runtime72 h vs 57 h+26%

Why is PD45R ACE better than UC25?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)174 m vs 410 m2.4×
  2. Peak beam intensity7,569 cd vs 42,020 cd5.6×
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx8+60%
  4. Maximum output3,100 lm vs 3,200 lm+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam UC25Acebeam UC25≈ $1105.1
Fenix PD45R ACEFenix PD45R ACE≈ $1308.0
Light output
Maximum output3,100 lm3,200 lm
Peak beam intensity7,569 cd42,020 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)174 m410 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED maker—Luminus
Colour temperature6,500K6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—6,000 mAh
Maximum runtime72 h57 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP65IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx5IPx8
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height—157.7 mm
Head diameter / width—30 mm
Body diameter / depth—25.9 mm
Weight138 g200 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches, Rotary / scroll wheelRotary / scroll wheel
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
UV lightYes—
Lockout—Yes
Mode memory—Yes
Colours—Black
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