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Acebeam UC3A vs Fenix E12 V3.0

What UC3A does better (4) and where E12 V3.0 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam UC3A
Acebeam · 2026UC3A
4.8Score
4 advantages≈ $35
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Fenix E12 V3.0
Fenix · 2024E12 V3.0
5.6Score
1 advantage≈ $30
Higher score
2.7Brightness & throw2.3
3.5Battery & charging5.9
9.2Build & durability9.4

Why is UC3A better than E12 V3.0?

  1. Maximum output900 lm vs 200 lm4.5×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)85 m vs 78 m+9%
  3. RechargeableYes · E12 V3.0: No
  4. Peak beam intensity1,810 cd vs 1,520 cd+19%

Why is E12 V3.0 better than UC3A?

  1. Weight63 g vs 54 g+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam UC3AAcebeam UC3A≈ $354.8
Fenix E12 V3.0Fenix E12 V3.0≈ $305.6
Light output
Maximum output900 lm200 lm
Peak beam intensity1,810 cd1,520 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)85 m78 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-36Luminus SST-20
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Number of LEDs36—
Colour temperature6,500K4,000K
Battery & charging
Battery10440 Li-ion, AAAAA
Battery capacity400 mAh—
Maximum runtime—100 h
RechargeableYesNo
USB-C chargingYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYesYes
Pocket clip—Yes
Can tail-stand—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height71.5 mm81.5 mm
Head diameter / width—19.3 mm
Body diameter / depth—17.4 mm
Weight63 g54 g
Modes & features
Switch—Tail switch
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
Mode memory—Yes
Colours—Black
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