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Acebeam UC3A vs Wuben E8

What UC3A does better (0) and where E8 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam UC3A
Acebeam · 2026UC3A
4.8Score
0 advantages≈ $35
vs
Wuben E8
Wuben · 2026E8
5.6Score
1 advantage≈ $60
Higher score
2.7Brightness & throw4.6
3.5Battery & charging3.8
9.2Build & durability7.8

Why is UC3A better than E8?

UC3A has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is E8 better than UC3A?

  1. Maximum output900 lm vs 1,300 lm+44%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam UC3AAcebeam UC3A≈ $354.8
Wuben E8Wuben E8≈ $605.6
Light output
Maximum output900 lm1,300 lm
Peak beam intensity1,810 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)85 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SST-36—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs36—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
Battery10440 Li-ion, AAAAA
Battery capacity400 mAh—
Maximum runtime—36 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Size & weight
Length / height71.5 mm—
Weight63 g—
Modes & features
UV light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB lightYes—
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