Comparison Console
Acebeam EC35 Gen II vs Acebeam TAC 2AA
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam TAC 2AA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam TAC 2AA stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam TAC 2AA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC 2AA stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC 2AA stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC 2AA stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1815% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$66.9Most expensive
US$49.9Cheapest
Weight
84.8 g (2.99 oz)Lightest
106 g (3.74 oz)Heaviest
Length
138.7 mm (5.46 in)Shortest
149.9 mm (5.90 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1100 lmLowest output
1600 lmHighest output
Max candela
8100 cdLowest candela
23104 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
180 m (591 ft)Lowest
181 m (594 ft)Highest
Max runtime
108000 minLongest runtime
5640 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery (compatible with 2x CR123 batteries)
1 x Acebeam USB-C rechargeable 14100 lithium-ion battery, compatible with 2 x AA NiMH/Alkaline
Charging type
USB Type-C charging port
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX68 (2 meters submersible)
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum body with military grade type III hard-anodized finish
HAIII hard-anodised AL6061-T6 aluminium alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCompact lightweight useOne-handed operation
EDCTactical useDog walkingHome securityEmergencyCampingHikingOutdoor adventures
Common praise
Very reliableGood USB-C charging speedCompact and lightweight for EDC
Powerful output for sizeUSB-C charging with dual power optionsDurable and tactical-grade build qualityVersatile dual-mode interfaceCompact and lightweight for EDCIncludes useful diffusers for versatility
Common complaints
Somewhat dated design
Requires some learning to master controlsShorter runtime on Turbo mode compared to larger lights