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Acebeam TAC 2AA vs Fenix PD32R

What TAC 2AA does better (2) and where PD32R wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam TAC 2AA
Acebeam · 2024TAC 2AA
6.7Score
2 advantages≈ $50
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Fenix PD32R
Fenix · 2024PD32R
6.7Score
2 advantages≈ $70
4.3Brightness & throw5.2
7.6Battery & charging6.2
6.8Build & durability7.0
5.9Features5.9

Why is TAC 2AA better than PD32R?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,400 lm+14%
  2. Maximum runtime94 h vs 70 h+34%

Why is PD32R better than TAC 2AA?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)181 m vs 344 m+90%
  2. Peak beam intensity8,190 cd vs 29,580 cd3.6×
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam TAC 2AAAcebeam TAC 2AA≈ $506.7
Fenix PD32RFenix PD32R≈ $706.7
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,400 lm
Peak beam intensity8,190 cd29,580 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)181 m344 m
Runtime at maximum output180 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-25RLuminus SFT-40
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature—6,500K
Battery & charging
BatteryAA18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime94 h70 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 clipYes—
Can tail-standYes—
Size & weight
Length / height—135 mm
Head diameter / width—26.5 mm
Body diameter / depth—23.6 mm
Weight—136 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchTail switchTail switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)YesYes
StrobeYesYes
Mode memory—Yes
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