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Acebeam TAC 2AA vs Nitecore EDC27

What TAC 2AA does better (0) and where EDC27 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam TAC 2AA
Acebeam · 2024TAC 2AA
6.7Score
0 advantages≈ $50
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Nitecore EDC27
Nitecore · 2024EDC27
3 advantages
4.3Brightness & throw6.2

Why is TAC 2AA better than EDC27?

TAC 2AA has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is EDC27 better than TAC 2AA?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 3,100 lm+94%
  2. Peak beam intensity8,190 cd vs 23,260 cd2.8×
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)181 m vs 305 m+69%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam TAC 2AAAcebeam TAC 2AA≈ $506.7
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm3,100 lm
Peak beam intensity8,190 cd23,260 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)181 m305 m
Runtime at maximum output180 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-25RNiteLab UHi 20
LED makerLuminusNiteLab
Number of LEDs—20
Battery & charging
BatteryAA—
Maximum runtime94 h—
RechargeableYes—
USB-C chargingYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clipYes—
Can tail-standYes—
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchTail switch—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
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