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Acebeam TAC 2AA vs Energizer Ultra

What TAC 2AA does better (1) and where Ultra wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam TAC 2AA
Acebeam · 2024TAC 2AA
7.1Score
1 advantage≈ $50
vs
Energizer Ultra
Energizer · 2024Ultra
7.4Score
0 advantages≈ $50
Higher score
4.9Brightness & throw5.4
6.8Build & durability9.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is TAC 2AA better than Ultra?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,200 lm+33%

Why is Ultra better than TAC 2AA?

Ultra has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam TAC 2AAAcebeam TAC 2AA≈ $507.1
Energizer UltraEnergizer Ultra≈ $507.4
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,200 lm
Peak beam intensity8,190 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)181 m—
Runtime at maximum output180 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-25R—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—2
Battery & charging
BatteryAA—
Number of batteries—2
Maximum runtime94 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—200 m
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Can tail-standYes—
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—100 mm
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchTail switch—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
Colours—Black
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