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Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 vs Nitecore MT2A Pro

What TAC AA 2.0 does better (3) and where MT2A Pro wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam TAC AA 2.0
Acebeam · 2025TAC AA 2.0
5.6Score
3 advantages≈ $40
vs
Nitecore MT2A Pro
Nitecore · 2023MT2A Pro
5.9Score
1 advantage≈ $45
Higher score
4.9Brightness & throw4.2
4.7Battery & charging3.2
6.5Build & durability9.2
5.9Features5.9

Why is TAC AA 2.0 better than MT2A Pro?

  1. Maximum runtime58 h vs 20 h2.9×
  2. Peak beam intensity32,400 cd vs 16,500 cd+96%
  3. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)360 m vs 255 m+41%

Why is MT2A Pro better than TAC AA 2.0?

  1. Submersible to2 m vs 60 m30×
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity32,400 cd16,500 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)360 m255 m
Runtime at maximum output45 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-25RNiteLab UHi 20
LED makerLuminusNiteLab
Number of LEDs—2
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
BatteryAAAA
Battery capacity—1,600 mAh
Maximum runtime58 h20 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYesYes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to2 m60 m
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clip—Yes
Can tail-stand—Yes
Size & weight
Head diameter / width—11 mm
Weight—88 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SwitchTail switchTail switch
StrobeYes—
SOS / beaconYes—
Colours—Black
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