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Acebeam UC25 vs Nextorch P81

What UC25 does better (2) and where P81 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam UC25
Acebeam · 2025UC25
5.1Score
2 advantages≈ $110
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Nextorch P81
Nextorch · 2025P81
5.8Score
4 advantages≈ $95
Higher score
4.6Brightness & throw7.1
6.5Battery & charging5.4
3.7Build & durability3.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is UC25 better than P81?

  1. Weight138 g vs 170 g+23%
  2. Maximum runtime72 h vs 60 h+20%

Why is P81 better than UC25?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)174 m vs 370 m2.1×
  2. Peak beam intensity7,569 cd vs 34,225 cd4.5×
  3. Maximum output3,100 lm vs 3,700 lm+19%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx7+40%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam UC25Acebeam UC25≈ $1105.1
Nextorch P81Nextorch P81≈ $955.8
Light output
Maximum output3,100 lm3,700 lm
Peak beam intensity7,569 cd34,225 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)174 m370 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 chargingYes—
Battery level indicatorYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP65IPX7
Water protection (IPx)IPx5IPx7
Submersible to—1 m
Impact resistance (drop)—1 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height—161 mm
Head diameter / width—35 mm
Body diameter / depth—28.5 mm
Weight138 g170 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches, Rotary / scroll wheelDual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)YesYes
StrobeYesYes
UV lightYes—
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