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Acebeam TAC vs Fenix E09R

What TAC does better (1) and where E09R wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam TAC
Acebeam · 2023TAC
5.8Score
1 advantage≈ $40
vs
Fenix E09R
Fenix · 2021E09R
5.9Score
0 advantages≈ $40
Higher score
3.8Brightness & throw2.7
6.1Battery & charging4.5
6.8Build & durability9.5

Why is TAC better than E09R?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 600 lm+67%

Why is E09R better than TAC?

E09R has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam TACAcebeam TAC≈ $405.8
Fenix E09RFenix E09R≈ $405.9
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm600 lm
Peak beam intensity—2,070 cd
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—91 m
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitter—Luminus SST-20
LED maker—Luminus
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ion, AA, C—
Battery capacity—800 mAh
Maximum runtime—70 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68IP68
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Size & weight
Length / height104.6 mm79 mm
Head diameter / width—19.3 mm
Body diameter / depth—18.4 mm
Weight—45 g
Modes & features
Brightness levels—5
Switch—Side switch
Lockout—Yes
Mode memoryYesYes
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