Comparison Console
Acebeam T35 vs Acebeam TAC AA 2.0
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 90% 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 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T35 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T35 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T35 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 590% 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$64.9Most expensive
US$40Cheapest
Weight
138.5 g (4.89 oz)Heaviest
75.4 g (2.66 oz)Lightest
Length
137.6 mm (5.42 in)Longest
104.6 mm (4.12 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1900 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
36100 cdHighest candela
32400 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
380 m (1247 ft)Highest
360 m (1181 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
24000 minLongest runtime
3480 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 Li-ion rechargeable, compatible with 2x CR123A
1 x 14500 USB-C rechargeable battery or 1 AA battery (Alkaline/NiMH)
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2m/30min)
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aluminum alloy, hard anodized
Anodized aircraft aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useSelf-defenseEDCOutdoor use
EDC useTactical lightingCampingHikingEmergency situations
Common praise
Excellent build quality and finishReliable and well-regulated outputGood mode spacing and simple dual-switch interfaceIncludes holster and lanyardBattery level and charging indicator on side switch
High output for sizeGood beam distanceDurable construction with IP68 ratingDual fuel flexibilityTail standing and pocket clipMultiple usable modes including strobe and SOS
Common complaints
No direct shortcut to Turbo or moonlight modesProtruding tail switch makes tailstand use impossibleSharp bezel can wear through clothingCharging can be intermittent and relatively slow (~3 hours)
Body clip non-removable and somewhat tightLarger head diameter compared to other AA lightsRubber boot improved but tailcap and bezel non-removable