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Acebeam TAC 2AA vs Nitecore MT2A Pro

What TAC 2AA does better (2) and where MT2A Pro wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam TAC 2AA
Acebeam · 2024TAC 2AA
6.7Score
2 advantages≈ $50
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Nitecore MT2A Pro
Nitecore · 2023MT2A Pro
5.9Score
2 advantages≈ $45
4.3Brightness & throw4.2
7.6Battery & charging3.2
6.8Build & durability9.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is TAC 2AA better than MT2A Pro?

  1. Maximum runtime94 h vs 20 h4.7×
  2. Maximum output1,600 lm vs 1,000 lm+60%

Why is MT2A Pro better than TAC 2AA?

  1. Peak beam intensity8,190 cd vs 16,500 cd2×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)181 m vs 255 m+41%
Specifications

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Acebeam TAC 2AAAcebeam TAC 2AA≈ $506.7
Light output
Maximum output1,600 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity8,190 cd16,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)181 m255 m
Runtime at maximum output180 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-25RNiteLab UHi 20
LED makerLuminusNiteLab
Number of LEDs—2
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAA
Battery capacity—1,600 mAh
Maximum runtime94 h20 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—60 m
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYesYes
Can tail-standYesYes
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—11 mm
Weight—88 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels5—
SwitchTail switchTail switch
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
Colours—Black
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