Comparison Console
Acebeam H17 2.0 vs Acebeam TAC AA 2.0
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam H17 2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 193% 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$59.9Most expensive
US$40Cheapest
Weight
73 g (2.57 oz)Lightest
75.4 g (2.66 oz)Heaviest
Length
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
104.6 mm (4.12 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2000 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
4096 cdLowest candela
32400 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
128 m (420 ft)Lowest
360 m (1181 ft)Highest
Max runtime
10200 minLongest runtime
3480 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18350 Li-ion rechargeable battery
1 x 14500 USB-C rechargeable battery or 1 AA battery (Alkaline/NiMH)
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
Anodized aircraft aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Night runningOutdoor adventuresCampingHands-free tasks
EDC useTactical lightingCampingHikingEmergency situations
Common praise
High max brightness and useful moonlight modeLightweight at 73g without headbandFast USB-C charging in about 1 hourVersatile modes including strobe, SOS, beacon and RGB auxiliary lightsDurable aluminum body with IP68 waterproofing and impact resistance
High output for sizeGood beam distanceDurable construction with IP68 ratingDual fuel flexibilityTail standing and pocket clipMultiple usable modes including strobe and SOS
Common complaints
Run time on turbo mode is limited to under an hourSome users might find headlamp attachment methods or weight with headband less suitable for everyday carry
Body clip non-removable and somewhat tightLarger head diameter compared to other AA lightsRubber boot improved but tailcap and bezel non-removable