Comparison Console
Acebeam TAC 2AA vs Sofirn SP35T
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Sofirn SP35T stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam TAC 2AA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. Sofirn SP35T stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 138% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam TAC 2AA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Sofirn SP35T stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Sofirn SP35T stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC 2AA stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC 2AA stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP35T stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 138% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC 2AA stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SP35T stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 134% 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$49.9Cheapest
US$49.99Most expensive
Weight
106 g (3.74 oz)Heaviest
87 g (3.07 oz)Lightest
Length
149.9 mm (5.90 in)Longest
139.5 mm (5.49 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1600 lmLowest output
3800 lmHighest output
Max candela
23104 cdHighest candela
19625 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
181 m (594 ft)Lowest
250 m (820 ft)Highest
Max runtime
5640 minShortest runtime
13200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x Acebeam USB-C rechargeable 14100 lithium-ion battery, compatible with 2 x AA NiMH/Alkaline
1x 21700 Li-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C charging port (5V/2A)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
HAIII hard-anodised AL6061-T6 aluminium alloy
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useDog walkingHome securityEmergencyCampingHikingOutdoor adventures
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoor useEmergency and power outage use
Common praise
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
High maximum output up to 3800 lumens with a wide beam and decent throw (about 250 m)Includes a 5000mAh 21700 battery with USB-C chargingGood grip and build quality with IPX8 waterproof ratingTactical tail switch plus side electronic switch allows flexible UILong maximum runtime up to 220 hours (over 9 days) on lowest mode
Common complaints
Requires some learning to master controlsShorter runtime on Turbo mode compared to larger lights
Turbo mode steps down quickly after a few minutes due to thermal regulationSofirn's brand support is slower compared to competitorsSome may find the flashlight length (about 140 mm) a bit long for EDCNo magnetic tailcapBeam may show some tint shift typical for XHP50.2 emitter
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