Alternatives to Acebeam TAC

10 flashlights at a similar price that compete with the TAC — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.

Acebeam · 2023

TAC

1,000 lm14500 Li-ion, AA, C

approx. price≈ $40

5.8

Cheaper

Fenix HL17R15% cheaper Higher score

Nitecore MH15+3.2 score Newest

Fenix HL17R2025

Alternatives to the TAC

Nitecore · 2023MT2A Pro

5.9

13% pricier ≈ $45

Compare with TAC

Wuben · 2024T4

7.0

4% cheaper ≈ $40

Maximum output 850 lm vs 1,000 lm

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Acebeam · 2023Pokelit AA 1000

13% cheaper ≈ $35

Compare with TAC

Nitecore · 2024MH15

9.0

5% pricier ≈ $40

Maximum output 2,000 lm vs 1,000 lm

Rechargeable

Compare with TAC

RovyVon · 2022Aurora A21 G2

8.3

Same price ≈ $40

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Acebeam · 2025TAC AA 2.0

5.6

Same price ≈ $40

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Wuben · 2025X3 Owl

25% pricier ≈ $50

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Wuben · 2025X2 Pro+

6.0

Same price ≈ $40

Maximum output 1,500 lm vs 1,000 lm

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Fenix · 2025HL17R

5.7

15% cheaper ≈ $35

Maximum output 500 lm vs 1,000 lm

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Acebeam · 2024TAC 2AA

6.7

25% pricier ≈ $50

Maximum output 1,600 lm vs 1,000 lm

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