Pocket-friendly, White/UV/Green Laser EDC light
buy from amazonOne of my favorite Christmas gifts was my Bambu Labs A1 Printer Combo with AMS Lite. My son and I have printed several gifts, decorations, random household gadgets, costume props, toys, fidgets, printer-specific tools/gadgets, and recently started printing with glow-in-the-dark filaments for some Christmas gifts. If all I needed was to charge a static glow-in-the-dark print, I likely could get by with a UV black light bulb. However, I also wanted an EDC-friendly UV light that could help with spider tracking/hunting (jumping spiders/wolf spiders) on hikes with my BSA Scouts. I was excited to learn that the ACEBEAM K1 Mini EDC Flashlight was a prime candidate to fulfill the above criteria.
Packaging:
The AceBeam K1 Mini-EDC flashlight arrived in a 2 3/4-inch wide by 5 1/2-inch tall by 1 1/8 inch-thick retail package. The ACEBEAM name was displayed at the top of the cover panel within a silver banner. The cover’s lower segment was divided into a vibrant orange display and a clear plastic viewing window. The left side provided four product feature icons (White Light, UV Light, Rechargeable 14500 battery, compatible with AA battery), while the bottom portion listed the K1 name and descriptor. The remaining portion of the cover and right side panel was devoted to an open window. The left-side panel included a product barcode, a company web address, and a 10-year warranty label. The rear panel displayed a dangerous radiation label, three QR code links (WhatsApp, WeChat: ACEBEAMD1, FB AcebeamWORLD), company contact information, manufacturing labels, and another barcode. I loved the bright orange packaging, silver accents, white font, and the open viewing window.
Unboxing:
I lifted the top lid and removed the 2.6 ounce, 4 5/16-inch long flashlight, instruction manual, and accessory box from the packaging. The K1’s machined body measured 1-inch diameter at the light emitter segment and had a 3/4 by 5/8 inches diameter oval-shaped bottom half. I liked the dark teal color, metallic frame, wavy-raised segment at the tip of the light (emitter protector), rotating mode selection switch, bright white ACEBEAM K1 label, machined side panels, the strong black-colored pocket clip, and raised tail button. Before you can use the flashlight, you will need to unscrew the head component and remove the thin battery guard.
To charge the flashlight, you will need to unscrew the light emitter/rotary dial segment (1-ounce) from the main body (1-ounce) and then remove the 1000mAh AA-size battery (0.7-ounce). The threaded neck segment had a single, black-colored O-ring that rested adjacent to the rotary dial segment. I was impressed with the smooth action and with the easy-to-access battery. I plugged the USB-A cable of my Klein Tools Multimeter into the USB-A port on my UGREEN HUB, then connected the USB-A-to-USB-C cable between the multimeter and the battery (4.87V/0.52A). I liked that the “+” prong of the 1000mAh battery had a red charging LED that lit during charging. However, the lack of an external battery status indicator detracted a bit from the overall feel.
Before disposing of the packaging, make sure you remove the 1-inch-thick by 7/8 inches tall by 5 5/16 inches long accessory box. You will find a short, 8 1/4 inches long USB-A to USB-C cable, a small zip closure bag with two extra O-rings, and a 6-inch-long wrist lanyard with wrist slider. The lanyard had a thinner, 2-inch-long segment that could slide over the pocket clip for extra retention. The black-nylon wrist lanyard had a small black plastic cinching slider, a rubberized tip, and a vibrant-orange “ACEBEAM” name printed on one side. I tried sliding the thinner segment over the clip, but it slipped off too easily. The belt clip’s central region had an oval cutout that served as the perfect place to create a larks head knot with the wristlet. Slide the thin end loop through the cutout, insert the wider tail segment into the loop, and then pull it through to create a locking, more secure wrist connection. Unfortunately, the manual provided no information on using the lanyard. Furthermore, the opposite side of the light would have provided an optimal wrist lanyard cutout. With time and sliding motions, the metallic clip will cut the nylon strap and destroy the wrist lanyard.
Testing:
I was impressed by the mode selection switch, the smooth movement, and the end-click feel when the mode selection arrow aligned with the UV, laser, and light modes. The cool-to-the-touch, machined, metallic finish provided a comfortable grip in warmer weather. Even though I loved the metallic design, the light felt cold in my pocket and hand when the outdoor temperatures plummeted. I would have loved the option of a silicone tail sheath to reduce skin contact with the metal. However, the black, plastic, tail button was easy to access and felt quite responsive, even when using gloves. The black, metallic belt clip was attached to the main body with two hex-head screws and provided a secure method to store the light, bezel down, within a pocket. The tail clip design will not allow bezel-up carry or integration with a ball cap. I much preferred Olight’s double belt clip design, like the Olight I3T AAA light. The design allowed for integration with a hat and bezel up pocket utility.
You can half-press the tail switch or fully press it to cycle through low (9 lumen), medium (200 lumen), and high (1000 lumen) modes, stepping down to 650 lumen, then 110 lumen. The instruction manual had a helpful table listed under the Technical Parameter section. The low light promised 6 hours of light, the medium mode promised up to 2 hours and 40 minutes, while the high beam lasted 1 minute on turbo, dropped to 30 minutes high, and then to a level between low and medium for another 30 minutes. The white light does not have a memory function and will cycle through low, medium, and high settings. The rotary switch was easy to access and provided a reassuring click when you were in the selected mode. The only function that required assistance from the manual was the strobe mode. While in white mode, rotate to the laser and then back to activate strobe mode. Turn it off and back on to access white mode again. The UV light had low/high levels, selectable via the tail switch. Since both levels were sufficiently black-light enough, I did not find much need to cycle between the UV intensities.
The Acebeam K1 has three distinct light modes that cannot be used together. You can use only one: standard white light, UV light, or a green laser, and you cannot use them together. I left the light on high mode and tested the temperature at the emitter section just distal to the light rotary dial and the mid section of the machined aluminum body: 1 minute 90.6 degrees F emitter end and 89.8 degrees F body, 2 minute 104.7 degrees F emitter end and 99.9 degrees F body, 5 minutes 113.3 degrees F emitter end and 100.7 degrees F body. Despite feeling warm within the hand, it never felt too hot to hold. The UV and laser modes never felt hot to the touch.
The high mode was sufficiently bright for short burst needs. The stepped-down high and medium modes provided adequate light for most activities and lasted several hours before draining the battery. The low mode provided enough light for searching a backpack or nighttime trips to the bathroom and degraded night vision less than the medium/high modes. The setup did not have a moonlight mode. The 3R green laser had sufficient power to illuminate a presentation across a room in both light and dark settings. However, the light was not strong enough for outdoor use during the daytime.
Conclusion:
I am a fan of portable lights and regularly look for the Goldilocks light. My main criteria include a light with an optimal weight-to-lumen ratio, multi-emitter functionality, long battery life, no overheating, budget-friendly prices, and reliability. I have tested various lights from Olight, Acebeam, Fenix, Nitecore, and Surefire. I do not need tactical lights or devices designed to be bombproof, nor do I need scuba-level water protection, as I have a Bigblue and Light and Motion Sola Dive 2500 S/F for those needs. If you are looking for a pocket-friendly, easy-to-carry, multi-output (1000mW 365nM UV light, Class 3R Green laser, 6500K CREE XP-LR LED) flashlight, then look to Acebeam.
The ~$55 price tag is more budget-friendly than the ~$90-$100 Arkfield Pro Flat EDC or the Arkfield Ultra ($100-$110). Both lights provide similar, albeit slightly stronger output at 1300-1400 Lumens versus the 1000 lumen Acebeam K1, but the UV light is stronger on the Acebeam than the Arkfields (1000mW vs. 900mW). The main differences would be in size/shape (rounded/machined aluminum K1 vs flat Arkfields), shorter K1 frame, light throw (223 m for the K1 vs. 334-337 m for the Arkfield’s), weight (2.73 ounces K1 vs 3.91-4.2 ounces Arkfield), internal/external charging/battery, and water proofing (IP68 K1, IP67 Arkfield). Both light systems were designed to provide a similar experience with three different types of light. The flatter Arkfield may be a bit more shirt-pocket friendly, while the rounded K1 is more hand-friendly and wieldable. In fact, the K1 is closer in size/shape/output to the Arkield UV ($79.99), which lacks a Green 3R laser, or the base Arkfield ($90.00), which lacks the UV light.
The comparison above shows the value that Acebeam packed into this tiny light. There may be lights with longer throw, better spotlight features, larger and longer-lasting batteries, or a few other bells and whistles. However, evidence has repeatedly shown that the best flashlight is the one that you have with you when you are in a low-light situation. Lastly, and perhaps the most important survival feature of the light, the Acebeam K1 is compatible with AA batteries. When other rechargeable lights fail, when the grid is down, and the internal Acebeam battery is depleted, you can install an AA battery and keep the lights on. This feature, paired with a friendly cost point, makes this light a must-have emergency backup.
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