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Acebeam TAC 2AA vs Fenix LD12R

What TAC 2AA does better (2) and where LD12R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam TAC 2AA
Acebeam · 2024TAC 2AA
6.7Score
2 advantages≈ $50
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Fenix LD12R
Fenix · 2023LD12R
5.4Score
2 advantages≈ $60
4.3Brightness & throw3.1
7.6Battery & charging3.5
6.8Build & durability9.1
5.9Features5.9

Why is TAC 2AA better than LD12R?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 600 lm2.7×
  2. Maximum runtime94 h vs 16.3 h5.8×

Why is LD12R better than TAC 2AA?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)181 m vs 186 m+3%
  2. Peak beam intensity8,190 cd vs 8,650 cd+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam TAC 2AAAcebeam TAC 2AA≈ $506.7
Fenix LD12RFenix LD12R≈ $605.4
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity8,190 cd8,650 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)181 m186 m
Runtime at maximum output180 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-25RLuminus SST-20
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature—6,500K
Battery & charging
BatteryAA14500 Li-ion, AA
Maximum runtime94 h16.3 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clipYesYes
Can tail-standYes—
Size & weight
Length / height—121 mm
Head diameter / width—22 mm
Body diameter / depth—19 mm
Weight—74 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchTail switchRotary / scroll wheel
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
Mode memory—Yes
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