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Acebeam UC25 vs Nitecore NPL25 GL

What UC25 does better (1) and where NPL25 GL wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam UC25
Acebeam · 2025UC25
5.1Score
1 advantage≈ $110
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Nitecore NPL25 GL
Nitecore · 2024NPL25 GL
4.9Score
4 advantages≈ $120
4.6Brightness & throw3.6
6.5Battery & charging6.0
3.7Build & durability4.8

Why is UC25 better than NPL25 GL?

  1. Maximum output3,100 lm vs 900 lm3.4×

Why is NPL25 GL better than UC25?

  1. Weight138 g vs 74 g+86%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)174 m vs 216 m+24%
  3. Peak beam intensity7,569 cd vs 11,660 cd+54%
  4. Water protection (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx6+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam UC25Acebeam UC25≈ $1105.1
Light output
Maximum output3,100 lm900 lm
Peak beam intensity7,569 cd11,660 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)174 m216 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—NiteLab UHi 25
LED maker—NiteLab
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Maximum runtime72 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Magnetic charging—Yes
Battery level indicatorYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP65IPX6
Water protection (IPx)IPx5IPx6
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Weight138 g74 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches, Rotary / scroll wheel—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)YesYes
StrobeYes—
UV lightYes—
Laser pointer / aiming laser—Yes
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