Comparison Console
Acebeam EC35 Gen II vs Acebeam TAC AA
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam TAC AA stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam TAC AA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam TAC AA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3003% 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$39.9Cheapest
Weight
84.8 g (2.99 oz)Heaviest
75.4 g (2.66 oz)Lightest
Length
138.7 mm (5.46 in)Longest
104.6 mm (4.12 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1100 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
8100 cdLowest candela
19600 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
180 m (591 ft)Lowest
280 m (919 ft)Highest
Max runtime
108000 minLongest runtime
3480 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery (compatible with 2x CR123 batteries)
1 x 14500 rechargeable lithium-ion battery included, compatible with AA alkaline or NiMH batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C charging port
USB-C charging on included battery (not built into flashlight)
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
Anodized aircraft aluminum (AL6061-T6), scratch-resistant polycarbonate lens
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCompact lightweight useOne-handed operation
Everyday carryTactical useEDCSituations requiring compact, bright flashlight with dual fuel compatibility
Common praise
Very reliableGood USB-C charging speedCompact and lightweight for EDC
Compact and lightweightHigh brightness for sizeDurable and well-builtDual fuel compatibility (14500 and AA)Good waterproof rating (IP68)Easy-to-use tail clicky switch with memory function
Common complaints
Somewhat dated design
No integrated charging port on the flashlight body (charging is on battery only)Turbo mode has limited durationSwitch boot can be slightly wobbly when tail standingUses PWM in all modes which might be noticeable to some users
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