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Acebeam UC3A vs Fenix SW06R

What UC3A does better (3) and where SW06R wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam UC3A
Acebeam · 2026UC3A
4.8Score
3 advantages≈ $35
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Fenix SW06R
Fenix · 2026SW06R
4.4Score
3 advantages≈ $55
2.7Brightness & throw2.6
3.5Battery & charging4.6
9.2Build & durability4.4

Why is UC3A better than SW06R?

  1. Maximum output900 lm vs 500 lm+80%
  2. Weight63 g vs 88 g+40%
  3. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx6+33%

Why is SW06R better than UC3A?

  1. Battery capacity400 mAh vs 1,300 mAh3.2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)85 m vs 100 m+18%
  3. Peak beam intensity1,810 cd vs 2,500 cd+38%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam UC3AAcebeam UC3A≈ $354.8
Fenix SW06RFenix SW06R≈ $554.4
Light output
Maximum output900 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity1,810 cd2,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)85 m100 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-36—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs36—
Colour temperature6,500K6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery10440 Li-ion, AAA—
Battery capacity400 mAh1,300 mAh
Maximum runtime—63.6 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP66
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx6
Magnetic tail / baseYesYes
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height71.5 mm98.9 mm
Head diameter / width—39 mm
Body diameter / depth—20.6 mm
Weight63 g88 g
Modes & features
Switch—Dual switches
Red light—Yes
UV light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB lightYesYes
Mode memory—Yes
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