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Acebeam TAC 2AA vs Nitecore MH15

What TAC 2AA does better (1) and where MH15 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam TAC 2AA
Acebeam · 2024TAC 2AA
6.7Score
1 advantage≈ $50
vs
Nitecore MH15
Nitecore · 2024MH15
9.0Score
1 advantage≈ $40
Higher score
4.3Brightness & throw6.1
6.8Build & durability9.1

Why is TAC 2AA better than MH15?

  1. RechargeableYes · MH15: No

Why is MH15 better than TAC 2AA?

  1. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 2,000 lm+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam TAC 2AAAcebeam TAC 2AA≈ $506.7
Nitecore MH15Nitecore MH15≈ $409.0
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity8,190 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)181 m—
Runtime at maximum output180 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-25R—
LED makerLuminus—
Number of LEDs—18
Battery & charging
BatteryAA—
Maximum runtime94 h—
RechargeableYesNo
USB-C chargingYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—200 m
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Can tail-standYes—
Size & weight
Length / height—117 mm
Head diameter / width—68 mm
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchTail switch—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Colours—Black
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