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Acebeam UC3A vs Wuben PL01

What UC3A does better (2) and where PL01 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam UC3A
Acebeam · 2026UC3A
5.5Score
2 advantages≈ $35
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Wuben PL01
Wuben · 2026PL01
0 advantages≈ $25
3.0Brightness & throw3.8

Why is UC3A better than PL01?

  1. Maximum output900 lm vs 650 lm+38%
  2. RechargeableYes · PL01: No

Why is PL01 better than UC3A?

PL01 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam UC3AAcebeam UC3A≈ $355.5
Wuben PL01Wuben PL01≈ $25
Light output
Maximum output900 lm650 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 temperature6,500K5,000K
Battery & charging
Battery10440 Li-ion, AAA—
Battery capacity400 mAh—
RechargeableYesNo
USB-C chargingYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / baseYes—
Size & weight
Length / height71.5 mm—
Weight63 g—
Modes & features
Green / blue / RGB lightYesYes
Colours—Black
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