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Acebeam UC3A vs Ansmann Mini-Booster 500R

What UC3A does better (1) and where Mini-Booster 500R wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam UC3A
Acebeam · 2026UC3A
4.8Score
1 advantage≈ $35
vs
Ansmann Mini-Booster 500R
Ansmann · 2024Mini-Booster 500R
4.9Score
0 advantages≈ $17
Higher score
2.7Brightness & throw2.9
9.2Build & durability8.9

Why is UC3A better than Mini-Booster 500R?

  1. Maximum output900 lm vs 500 lm+80%

Why is Mini-Booster 500R better than UC3A?

Mini-Booster 500R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam UC3AAcebeam UC3A≈ $354.8
Light output
Maximum output900 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity1,810 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)85 m—
Light sourceLEDCOB LED panel
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-36—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs3618
Colour temperature6,500K6,000K
Battery & charging
Battery10440 Li-ion, AAA—
Battery capacity400 mAh—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—3 m
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Size & weight
Length / height71.5 mm—
Head diameter / width—23 mm
Weight63 g—
Modes & features
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Colours—Black
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