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Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 vs Nitecore MT1A Pro

What TAC AA 2.0 does better (3) and where MT1A Pro wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam TAC AA 2.0
Acebeam · 2025TAC AA 2.0
5.6Score
3 advantages≈ $40
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Nitecore MT1A Pro
Nitecore · 2024MT1A Pro
4.6Score
0 advantages≈ $40
4.9Brightness & throw3.3
4.7Battery & charging3.0
6.5Build & durability9.4
3.5Light quality2.6
5.9Features5.9

Why is TAC AA 2.0 better than MT1A Pro?

  1. Maximum runtime58 h vs 10 h5.8×
  2. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 800 lm+25%
  3. Brightness levels4 vs 3+33%

Why is MT1A Pro better than TAC AA 2.0?

MT1A Pro has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm800 lm
Peak beam intensity32,400 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)360 m—
Runtime at maximum output45 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-25RNiteLab UHi 25
LED makerLuminusNiteLab
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAA
Battery capacity—1,100 mAh
Maximum runtime58 h10 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body materialAluminium—
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Weight—52 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels43
SwitchTail switchTail switch
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
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