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Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 vs Fenix HL17R

What TAC AA 2.0 does better (3) and where HL17R wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam TAC AA 2.0
Acebeam · 2025TAC AA 2.0
5.6Score
3 advantages≈ $40
vs
Fenix HL17R
Fenix · 2025HL17R
5.7Score
1 advantage≈ $35
Higher score
4.9Brightness & throw2.6
4.7Battery & charging5.3
6.5Build & durability8.9
3.5Light quality5.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is TAC AA 2.0 better than HL17R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)360 m vs 100 m3.6×
  2. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 500 lm2×
  3. Peak beam intensity32,400 cd vs 2,500 cd13×

Why is HL17R better than TAC AA 2.0?

  1. Maximum runtime58 h vs 96 h+66%
Specifications

Side by side

Fenix HL17RFenix HL17R≈ $355.7
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm500 lm
Peak beam intensity32,400 cd2,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)360 m100 m
Runtime at maximum output45 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-25RLuminus SST-20
LED makerLuminusLuminus
Colour temperature6,500K6,500K
Adjustable colour temperature—Yes
Battery & charging
BatteryAA—
Battery capacity—1,000 mAh
Maximum runtime58 h96 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m2 m
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height—69.9 mm
Head diameter / width—40.4 mm
Body diameter / depth—37 mm
Weight—65 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SwitchTail switchRotary / scroll wheel
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Mode memory—Yes
Colours—Black
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