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Acebeam UC3A vs Nitecore MT1A Pro

What UC3A does better (1) and where MT1A Pro wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam UC3A
Acebeam · 2026UC3A
4.8Score
1 advantage≈ $35
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Nitecore MT1A Pro
Nitecore · 2024MT1A Pro
4.6Score
2 advantages≈ $40
2.7Brightness & throw3.3
3.5Battery & charging3.0
9.2Build & durability9.4

Why is UC3A better than MT1A Pro?

  1. Maximum output900 lm vs 800 lm+12%

Why is MT1A Pro better than UC3A?

  1. Battery capacity400 mAh vs 1,100 mAh2.8×
  2. Weight63 g vs 52 g+21%
Specifications

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Acebeam UC3AAcebeam UC3A≈ $354.8
Light output
Maximum output900 lm800 lm
Peak beam intensity1,810 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)85 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-36NiteLab UHi 25
LED makerLuminusNiteLab
Number of LEDs36—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery10440 Li-ion, AAAAA
Battery capacity400 mAh1,100 mAh
Maximum runtime—10 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height71.5 mm—
Weight63 g52 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—3
Switch—Tail switch
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
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