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Acebeam TAC 2AA vs Nitecore EDC31
What TAC 2AA does better (1) and where EDC31 wins (4) — every spec side by side.
Why is TAC 2AA better than EDC31?
- Maximum runtime94 h vs 57 h+65%
Why is EDC31 better than TAC 2AA?
- Maximum output1,600 lm vs 3,500 lm2.2×
- Beam distance (ANSI FL1)181 m vs 380 m2.1×
- Peak beam intensity8,190 cd vs 35,630 cd4.4×
- Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m vs 2 m+33%
Specifications
Side by side
| Light output | ||
| Maximum output | 1,600 lm | 3,500 lm |
| Peak beam intensity | 8,190 cd | 35,630 cd |
| Beam distance (ANSI FL1) | 181 m | 380 m |
| Runtime at maximum output | 180 min | — |
| Light source | LED | LED |
| LED & beam | ||
| LED emitter | Luminus SFT-25R | NiteLab UHi 20 MAX |
| LED maker | Luminus | NiteLab |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery | AA | — |
| Battery capacity | — | 3,800 mAh |
| Maximum runtime | 94 h | 57 h |
| Rechargeable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C charging | Yes | Yes |
| Charging time | — | 1 h |
| Battery level indicator | — | Yes |
| Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123A | Yes | — |
| Build & durability | ||
| Protection rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Water protection (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx8 |
| Impact resistance (drop) | 1.5 m | 2 m |
| Body material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Pocket clip | Yes | Yes |
| Can tail-stand | Yes | — |
| Modes & features | ||
| Brightness levels | 5 | — |
| Switch | Tail switch | Tail switch |
| Tactical tail switch (momentary on) | Yes | — |
| Strobe | Yes | — |
| Lockout | — | Yes |
