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Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 vs VARTA Night Cutter Pro F40R

What TAC AA 2.0 does better (2) and where Night Cutter Pro F40R wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam TAC AA 2.0
Acebeam · 2025TAC AA 2.0
5.6Score
2 advantages≈ $40
Higher score
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VARTA Night Cutter Pro F40R
5.2Score
1 advantage≈ $40
4.9Brightness & throw6.0
4.7Battery & charging6.3
6.5Build & durability2.8
5.9Features5.9

Why is TAC AA 2.0 better than Night Cutter Pro F40R?

  1. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)360 m vs 350 m+3%
  2. Maximum runtime58 h vs 48 h+21%

Why is Night Cutter Pro F40R better than TAC AA 2.0?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 2,000 lm2×
Specifications

Side by side

Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm2,000 lm
Peak beam intensity32,400 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)360 m350 m
Runtime at maximum output45 min—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterLuminus SFT-25R—
LED makerLuminus—
Colour temperature6,500K—
Battery & charging
BatteryAABuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity—5,200 mAh
Maximum runtime58 h48 h
Rechargeable—Yes
USB-C charging—Yes
Power bank function—Yes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Submersible to2 m—
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Size & weight
Length / height—233 mm
Head diameter / width—44 mm
Weight—380 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels4—
SwitchTail switch—
StrobeYesYes
SOS / beaconYes—
Colours—Black
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