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ACEBEAM UC3A Racing Version EDC AAA Flat Magnetic Flashlight
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ACEBEAM via Amazon has ACEBEAM UC3A Racing Version EDC AAA Flat Magnetic Flashlight (Rosso, Violet, or Green) for $39.99 - $15.20 when you 'clip' the coupon on the product page - $4.80 w/ promo code T5GMHF78 = $19.99. Shipping is free.
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- With up to 900 lumens of illumination, this compact EDC flashlight helps you see clearly when walking at night, checking a campsite, working in dim spaces, searching a vehicle, or handling unexpected power outages. The flat pocket flashlight design provides strong everyday lighting without the bulk of a traditional flashlight
- The built-in magnetic base lets you attach this magnetic flashlight to compatible metal surfaces, while the body clip keeps it secured to clothing, a pocket, backpack, or gear. It is designed for hands-free camping, automotive work, home repairs, hiking, maintenance, and emergency situations where holding a flashlight is inconvenient
- Beyond standard illumination, the 9 RGB light modes provide versatile signaling and visibility for camping, outdoor activities, nighttime walks, roadside emergencies, group activities, and personal gear identification. Strobe and SOS functions offer additional options when you need attention or emergency signaling
- Made from hard-anodized aircraft-grade AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy, this pocket flashlight combines a compact 2.81 x 1.22-inch body with a lightweight 2.22-ounce design. With IP68 waterproof and dustproof protection and 1.5-meter impact resistance, it is made to handle everyday EDC carry, camping, hiking, travel, work, and outdoor use
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ACEBEAM via Amazon has ACEBEAM UC3A Racing Version EDC AAA Flat Magnetic Flashlight (Rosso, Violet, or Green) for $39.99 - $15.20 when you 'clip' the coupon on the product page - $4.80 w/ promo code T5GMHF78 = $19.99. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Community Member Tico22 for finding this deal.
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Thanks to Community Member Tico22 for finding this deal.
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- With up to 900 lumens of illumination, this compact EDC flashlight helps you see clearly when walking at night, checking a campsite, working in dim spaces, searching a vehicle, or handling unexpected power outages. The flat pocket flashlight design provides strong everyday lighting without the bulk of a traditional flashlight
- The built-in magnetic base lets you attach this magnetic flashlight to compatible metal surfaces, while the body clip keeps it secured to clothing, a pocket, backpack, or gear. It is designed for hands-free camping, automotive work, home repairs, hiking, maintenance, and emergency situations where holding a flashlight is inconvenient
- Beyond standard illumination, the 9 RGB light modes provide versatile signaling and visibility for camping, outdoor activities, nighttime walks, roadside emergencies, group activities, and personal gear identification. Strobe and SOS functions offer additional options when you need attention or emergency signaling
- Made from hard-anodized aircraft-grade AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy, this pocket flashlight combines a compact 2.81 x 1.22-inch body with a lightweight 2.22-ounce design. With IP68 waterproof and dustproof protection and 1.5-meter impact resistance, it is made to handle everyday EDC carry, camping, hiking, travel, work, and outdoor use
Editor's Notes
Written by Corwin | Staff- About this Deal:
- Our research indicates that this is $14.91 lower (42.7% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $34.90 at the time of this post.
- While supplies / offer lasts.
- Please see the original post for additional details and give the WIKI and forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
- About this Store:
- Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
- If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.
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- Weird form factor: It's too big to carry on a keychain and too small to provide the power output and battery capacity that a standard handheld EDC does
- It's rechargability function necessitates the use of a proprietary battery with built-in USB-C port: I very much dislike all products that use proprietary rechargeable batteries with built-in USB ports. Once that battery is lost or no longer works so does your ability to have recharge functionality. I would have much rather they included a couple standard rechargable AAA batteries that I can easily swap out and designed the USB-port to be on the outer surface of the light which is easily accessible for the user
- In my opinion these side ancillary lights are so gimmicky and have very little utility as an EDC light. The only reason I could see it being potentially beneficial was if it where a UV light which you could use for various purposes.
My current EDC keychain light is the Nitecore TINI3. It's an inch smaller in length (1.86"), significantly lighter (20g vs 63g) and has more utility (5 light modes with three color temperatures). It also has a slick built-in OLED screen providing you information on how many hours of time you have left for any light mode you are currently using and what your current battery % is. While it's turbo light is less output (600 lumens vs. 900 lumens) it can last at that output far longer (20 minutes vs 15 seconds) making it much more usable.Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank
- Weird form factor: It's too big to carry on a keychain and too small to provide the power output and battery capacity that a standard handheld EDC does
- It's rechargability function necessitates the use of a proprietary battery with built-in USB-C port: I very much dislike all products that use proprietary rechargeable batteries with built-in USB ports. Once that battery is lost or no longer works so does your ability to have recharge functionality. I would have much rather they included a couple standard rechargable AAA batteries that I can easily swap out and designed the USB-port to be on the outer surface of the light which is easily accessible for the user
- In my opinion these side ancillary lights are so gimmicky and have very little utility as an EDC light. The only reason I could see it being potentially beneficial was if it where a UV light which you could use for various purposes.
My current EDC keychain light is the Nitecore TINI3. It's an inch smaller in length (1.86"), significantly lighter (20g vs 63g) and has more utility (5 light modes with three color temperatures). It also has a slick built-in OLED screen providing you information on how many hours of time you have left for any light mode you are currently using and what your current battery % is. While it's turbo light is less output (600 lumens vs. 900 lumens) it can last at that output far longer (20 minutes vs 15 seconds) making it much more usable.Just to clear up some confusion though, the UC3A doesn't require a proprietary battery. It can run on a 10440 li-ion (it comes with one), or a standard AAA.
As for putting a USB port on the light... Yes, they could have done that -- but ports expose the internals, which reduces weatherproofing. Since this is a pocket light, I think the goal was to prevent dust and moisture. The UC3A has the highest rating (IP68), while the TINI3, which has a USB port, is only IP54.
I'm not a huge fan of RGB ancillary lights either, though I've ended up using the red light more than I thought I would. Comes in handy as a night light when you want to preserve your night vision. But yes, the dynamic RGB mode is a bit gimmicky.
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https://www.amazon.com/ACEBEAM-UC...B0GX961C8B
With that said, both listings only mention the AAA battery is included, nothing about a lithium battery.
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The ACEBEAM UC3A EDC AAA Flashlight uses a standard 1AAA alkaline battery (included), not a 10440 lithium rechargeable.
However, customers mention that the flashlight also comes with a rechargeable battery option with a built-in USB-C charge port — so you get flexibility to use either a standard AAA or recharge the included battery.
There are reviews that mentioned 10440 lithium battery though. Not overly positive reviews, but it is mentioned in the reviews.
While they wouldn't have it in the product listing is kind of baffling to me though.
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Guess I'm going after the orange one...Just to clear up some confusion though, the UC3A doesn't require a proprietary battery. It can run on a 10440 li-ion (it comes with one), or a standard AAA.
As for putting a USB port on the light... Yes, they could have done that -- but ports expose the internals, which reduces weatherproofing. Since this is a pocket light, I think the goal was to prevent dust and moisture. The UC3A has the highest rating (IP68), while the TINI3, which has a USB port, is only IP54.
I'm not a huge fan of RGB ancillary lights either, though I've ended up using the red light more than I thought I would. Comes in handy as a night light when you want to preserve your night vision. But yes, the dynamic RGB mode is a bit gimmicky.
Regarding your concerns about adding a USB port would decrease weatherproofing, also true, but many many highly reputable flashlights have built-in USB ports and very few report weatherproofing issues that derived from their USB port. It's not like you are taking this light SCUBA diving. It's a small handheld light.
I just don't see the purpose or the audience for this flashlight. It's too big to be a keyring light and too small and not powerful enough to be a normal EDC flashlight.
Question: Since you stopped using the TINI3 as your keyring light, what did you move on to?
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Regarding your concerns about adding a USB port would decrease weatherproofing, also true, but many many highly reputable flashlights have built-in USB ports and very few report weatherproofing issues that derived from their USB port. It's not like you are taking this light SCUBA diving. It's a small handheld light.
I just don't see the purpose or the audience for this flashlight. It's too big to be a keyring light and too small and not powerful enough to be a normal EDC flashlight.
Question: Since you stopped using the TINI3 as your keyring light, what did you move on to?
Correct, you shouldn't be diving with this light. The more common threat with a USB-ported pocket light is dust and material intrusion, not necessarily water/moisture. Carrying around something without a port is just safer in that respect. Is there a convenience tradeoff? Sure. Instead of plugging directly into the light you have to take the battery out. For those looking for something with better protection, this isn't a big hassle.
The original UC3A is getting good reviews, so there's definitely an audience. It's not for everyone, but no light truly is.
I've been alternating between a few keychain lights lately: Tunenge S15 Pro, Acebeam Keylite, Nextorch K40. The Keylite's simplicity is nice. The S15Pro has insane power for its size. The K40 is neat (huge Nextorch fan), but is getting scratched up.
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