Acebeam UC2A: New compact flashlight with multiple modes, powered by USB-C or AA battery

Acebeam has just announced the UC2A via Instagram with limited information available. The UC2A is not yet listed on Acebeam's official website. But the design and known features look very similar to the UC3A, which we saw during our hands-on while visiting Acebeam's headquarters in Shenzhen.

However, the UC2A is bigger than the predecessor. It now uses an AA battery form factor with a cell that can be recharged via USB-C, with a port most likely on the cell itself. The UC3A was based on a smaller AAA battery form factor. More precisely, it used a 3.7 V 10440 cylindrical cell but could also be powered by standard off-the-shelf AAA batteries.

The UC2A seems to do the same with AA batteries, while probably using a 14500 cylindrical cell with a USB-C port for recharging. The battery powers a main light with 1,300 lumens (UC3A: 900 lumens) and an RGB side light, which can be set to several colors. The side light can be used as a signal light or a fill/ambient light.

A clip on the UC2A makes it possible to attach the flashlight to several objects, like a baseball cap.

Battery runtimes are not yet known. Acebeam also didn't announce any price or market availability. Pricing will probably be higher than that of the UC3A, though. The smaller version currently costs about 25 USD at Amazon.com.