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Acebeam TAC 2AA vs NEBO Torchy

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

Acebeam TAC 2AA
Acebeam · 2024TAC 2AA
7.0Score
0 advantages≈ $50
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NEBO Torchy
NEBO · 2022Torchy
6.9Score
2 advantages≈ $35
4.8Brightness & throw5.4
6.8Build & durability8.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is TAC 2AA better than Torchy?

TAC 2AA has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is Torchy better than TAC 2AA?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 2,000 lm+25%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)181 m vs 200 m+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam TAC 2AAAcebeam TAC 2AA≈ $507.0
NEBO TorchyNEBO Torchy≈ $356.9
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity8,190 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)181 m200 m
Runtime at maximum output180 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-25R—
LED makerLuminus—
Battery & charging
BatteryAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—2,200 mAh
Maximum runtime94 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Can tail-standYes—
Size & weight
Length / height—111 mm
Head diameter / width—27 mm
Weight—115 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchTail switch—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYesYes
Colours—Black
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