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Acebeam TAC vs Nitecore MH15

What TAC does better (1) and where MH15 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam TAC
Acebeam · 2023TAC
5.8Score
1 advantage≈ $40
vs
Nitecore MH15
Nitecore · 2024MH15
9.0Score
1 advantage≈ $40
Higher score
3.8Brightness & throw6.1
6.8Build & durability9.1

Why is TAC better than MH15?

  1. RechargeableYes · MH15: No

Why is MH15 better than TAC?

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

Side by side

Acebeam TACAcebeam TAC≈ $405.8
Nitecore MH15Nitecore MH15≈ $409.0
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm2,000 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
Number of LEDs—18
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ion, AA, C—
RechargeableYesNo
USB-C chargingYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—200 m
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body material—Aluminium
Size & weight
Length / height104.6 mm117 mm
Head diameter / width—68 mm
Modes & features
SOS / beacon—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
Colours—Black
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