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Acebeam TAC 2AA vs Fenix PD25R

What TAC 2AA does better (2) and where PD25R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam TAC 2AA
Acebeam · 2024TAC 2AA
6.7Score
2 advantages≈ $50
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Fenix PD25R
Fenix · 2022PD25R
6.6Score
2 advantages≈ $60
4.3Brightness & throw4.1
7.6Battery & charging6.7
6.8Build & durability9.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is TAC 2AA better than PD25R?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 800 lm2×
  2. Maximum runtime94 h vs 80 h+18%

Why is PD25R better than TAC 2AA?

  1. Peak beam intensity8,190 cd vs 15,620 cd+91%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)181 m vs 250 m+38%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam TAC 2AAAcebeam TAC 2AA≈ $506.7
Fenix PD25RFenix PD25R≈ $606.6
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm800 lm
Peak beam intensity8,190 cd15,620 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)181 m250 m
Runtime at maximum output180 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-25RLuminus SST-20
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature—6,000K
Battery & charging
BatteryAA16340 / RCR123A Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime94 h80 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—92 mm
Weight—78 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchTail switchDual switches
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
Mode memory—Yes
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