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Acebeam UC25 vs Nextorch E52D

What UC25 does better (1) and where E52D wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam UC25
Acebeam · 2025UC25
5.1Score
1 advantage≈ $110
vs
Nextorch E52D
Nextorch · 2025E52D
7.8Score
5 advantages≈ $110
Higher score
4.6Brightness & throw6.3
6.5Battery & charging5.6
3.7Build & durability8.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is UC25 better than E52D?

  1. Maximum runtime72 h vs 60 h+20%

Why is E52D better than UC25?

  1. Peak beam intensity7,569 cd vs 19,600 cd2.6×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)174 m vs 280 m+61%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx8+60%
  4. Maximum output3,100 lm vs 3,700 lm+19%
  5. Weight138 g vs 130 g+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam UC25Acebeam UC25≈ $1105.1
Nextorch E52DNextorch E52D≈ $1107.8
Light output
Maximum output3,100 lm3,700 lm
Peak beam intensity7,569 cd19,600 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)174 m280 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery—21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity—4,800 mAh
Maximum runtime72 h60 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP65IPX8
Water protection (IPx)IPx5IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)—2 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height—153 mm
Head diameter / width—30 mm
Weight138 g130 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches, Rotary / scroll wheel—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
UV lightYes—
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