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Acebeam UC3A vs Nitecore EDC07

What UC3A does better (2) and where EDC07 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam UC3A
Acebeam · 2026UC3A
4.8Score
2 advantages≈ $35
vs
Nitecore EDC07
Nitecore · 2026EDC07
6.0Score
3 advantages≈ $45
Higher score
2.7Brightness & throw3.3
3.5Battery & charging9.5
9.2Build & durability5.3

Why is UC3A better than EDC07?

  1. Water protection (IPx)IPx8 vs IPx7+14%
  2. Weight63 g vs 70 g+11%

Why is EDC07 better than UC3A?

  1. Peak beam intensity1,810 cd vs 4,360 cd2.4×
  2. Maximum output900 lm vs 1,500 lm+67%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)85 m vs 132 m+55%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam UC3AAcebeam UC3A≈ $354.8
Nitecore EDC07Nitecore EDC07≈ $456.0
Light output
Maximum output900 lm1,500 lm
Peak beam intensity1,810 cd4,360 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)85 m132 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-36—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs36—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery10440 Li-ion, AAA—
Battery capacity400 mAh—
Maximum runtime—360 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP67
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx7
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Size & weight
Length / height71.5 mm—
Weight63 g70 g
Modes & features
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)—Yes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
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