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Acebeam DEFENDER P17 vs Fenix TK22 TAC

What DEFENDER P17 does better (2) and where TK22 TAC wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam DEFENDER P17
Acebeam · 2022DEFENDER P17
7.6Score
2 advantages≈ $120
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Fenix TK22 TAC
Fenix · 2022TK22 TAC
7.8Score
2 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
4.9Brightness & throw7.9
9.4Battery & charging4.9
5.8Build & durability6.4
5.9Features5.9

Why is DEFENDER P17 better than TK22 TAC?

  1. Maximum runtime480 h vs 49.5 h9.7×
  2. Maximum output4,900 lm vs 2,800 lm+75%

Why is TK22 TAC better than DEFENDER P17?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)172 m vs 540 m3.1×
  2. Peak beam intensity7,396 cd vs 72,900 cd9.9×
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix TK22 TACFenix TK22 TAC≈ $1207.8
Light output
Maximum output4,900 lm2,800 lm
Peak beam intensity7,396 cd72,900 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)172 m540 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP70Luminus SFT-70
LED makerCreeLuminus
Colour temperature6,500K6,500K
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion21700 Li-ion
Battery capacity5,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime480 h49.5 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to1.5 m—
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height—154 mm
Head diameter / width—40 mm
Body diameter / depth—26 mm
Weight154 g156 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchDual switchesTail switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
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