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Acebeam EC20 vs Acebeam TAC 2AA
What EC20 does better (3) and where TAC 2AA wins (1) — every spec side by side.
Why is EC20 better than TAC 2AA?
- Maximum output2,900 lm vs 1,600 lm+81%
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)187 m vs 181 m+3%
- Peak beam intensity8,742 cd vs 8,190 cd+7%
Why is TAC 2AA better than EC20?
- Maximum runtime36 h vs 94 h2.6×
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 2,900 lm | 1,600 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 8,742 cd | 8,190 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 187 m | 181 m |
| Runtime at maximum output | — | 180 min |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | Luminus SFT-25R | Luminus SFT-25R |
| LED maker | Luminus | Luminus |
| Colour rendering (CRI) | 90 | — |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | 18650 Li-ion, CR123A | AA |
| Maximum runtime | 36 h | 94 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | — | Yes |
| Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A | Yes | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx8 |
| Impact resistance (drop) | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Magnetic tail / base | Yes | — |
| Pocket clip | Yes | Yes |
| Can tail-stand | — | Yes |
| Modes & features | ||
| Brightness levels | — | 5 |
| Switch | — | Tail switch |
| Tactical tail switch (momentary on) | — | Yes |
| Strobe | Yes | Yes |
| SOS / beacon | Yes | — |
