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Acebeam TAC 2AA vs Nitecore MH11

What TAC 2AA does better (2) and where MH11 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam TAC 2AA
Acebeam · 2024TAC 2AA
6.7Score
2 advantages≈ $50
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Nitecore MH11
Nitecore · 2021MH11
5.8Score
3 advantages≈ $50
4.3Brightness & throw3.4
7.6Battery & charging8.8
6.8Build & durability4.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is TAC 2AA better than MH11?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,000 lm+60%
  2. Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m vs 1 m+50%

Why is MH11 better than TAC 2AA?

  1. Maximum runtime94 h vs 250 h2.7×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)181 m vs 189 m+4%
  3. Peak beam intensity8,190 cd vs 8,930 cd+9%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam TAC 2AAAcebeam TAC 2AA≈ $506.7
Nitecore MH11Nitecore MH11≈ $505.8
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity8,190 cd8,930 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)181 m189 m
Runtime at maximum output180 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-25R—
LED makerLuminus—
Battery & charging
BatteryAA18650 Li-ion, CR123A
Maximum runtime94 h250 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 m1 m
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYesYes
Can tail-standYes—
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchTail switchTail switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
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