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Acebeam H17 2.0 vs Acebeam TAC 2AA

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam TAC 2AA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Acebeam TAC 2AA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Acebeam TAC 2AA stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Acebeam TAC 2AA stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Acebeam TAC 2AA stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 81% 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.

Acebeam H17 2.0 — Beam distance: 128 m (420 ft)Acebeam H17 2.0 — Max candela: 4096 cdAcebeam H17 2.0 — Weight: 73 g (2.57 oz)Acebeam H17 2.0 — Length: 79 mm (3.11 in)Acebeam H17 2.0 — Retail price: US$59.9Acebeam H17 2.0 — Max lumens: 2000 lmAcebeam TAC 2AA — Beam distance: 181 m (594 ft)Acebeam TAC 2AA — Max candela: 23104 cdAcebeam TAC 2AA — Weight: 106 g (3.74 oz)Acebeam TAC 2AA — Length: 149.9 mm (5.90 in)Acebeam TAC 2AA — Retail price: US$49.9Acebeam TAC 2AA — Max lumens: 1600 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$59.9Most expensive
US$49.9Cheapest
Weight
73 g (2.57 oz)Lightest
106 g (3.74 oz)Heaviest
Length
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
149.9 mm (5.90 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2000 lmHighest output
1600 lmLowest output
Max candela
4096 cdLowest candela
23104 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
128 m (420 ft)Lowest
181 m (594 ft)Highest
Max runtime
10200 minLongest runtime
5640 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18350 Li-ion rechargeable battery
1 x Acebeam USB-C rechargeable 14100 lithium-ion battery, compatible with 2 x AA NiMH/Alkaline
Charging type
USB-C (5V 1.5A)
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
HAIII hard-anodised AL6061-T6 aluminium alloy
Use case profile
Best for
▣Night Running▣Outdoor Adventures▣Camping▣Hands Free Tasks
▣EDC▣Tactical Use▣Dog Walking▣Home Security▣Emergency▣Camping▣Hiking▣Outdoor Adventures
Common praise
✓High Max Brightness And Useful Moonlight Mode✓Lightweight At 73g Without Headband✓Fast USB C Charging In About 1 Hour✓Versatile Modes Including Strobe, SOS, Beacon And Rgb Auxiliary Lights✓Durable Aluminum Body With Ip68 Waterproofing And Impact Resistance
✓Powerful Output For Size✓USB C Charging With Dual Power Options✓Durable And Tactical Grade Build Quality✓Versatile Dual Mode Interface✓Compact And Lightweight For EDC✓Includes Useful Diffusers For Versatility
Common complaints
⚠Run Time On Turbo Mode Is Limited To Under An Hour⚠Some Users Might Find Headlamp Attachment Methods Or Weight With Headband Less Suitable For Everyday Carry
⚠Requires Some Learning To Master Controls⚠Shorter Runtime On Turbo Mode Compared To Larger Lights

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