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Acebeam TAC 2AA vs Sofirn SP35T

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

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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

Cheapest

Acebeam TAC 2AA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.

Most expensive

Sofirn SP35T stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.

Lightest

Sofirn SP35T stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Acebeam TAC 2AA stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Acebeam TAC 2AA stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Sofirn SP35T stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 138% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Acebeam TAC 2AA stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

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.

Acebeam 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 lmSofirn SP35T — Beam distance: 250 m (820 ft)Sofirn SP35T — Max candela: 19625 cdSofirn SP35T — Weight: 87 g (3.07 oz)Sofirn SP35T — Length: 139.5 mm (5.49 in)Sofirn SP35T — Retail price: US$49.99Sofirn SP35T — Max lumens: 3800 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
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
▣EDC▣Tactical Use▣Dog Walking▣Home Security▣Emergency▣Camping▣Hiking▣Outdoor Adventures
▣Everyday Carry▣Tactical Use▣Outdoor Use▣Emergency And Power Outage Use
Common praise
✓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
✓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 Charging✓Good Grip And Build Quality With Ipx8 Waterproof Rating✓Tactical Tail Switch Plus Side Electronic Switch Allows Flexible Ui✓Long Maximum Runtime Up To 220 Hours (over 9 Days) On Lowest Mode
Common complaints
⚠Requires Some Learning To Master Controls⚠Shorter Runtime On Turbo Mode Compared To Larger Lights
⚠Turbo Mode Steps Down Quickly After A Few Minutes Due To Thermal Regulation⚠Sofirn's Brand Support Is Slower Compared To Competitors⚠Some May Find The Flashlight Length (about 140 Mm) A Bit Long For EDC⚠No Magnetic Tailcap⚠Beam May Show Some Tint Shift Typical For Xhp50.2 Emitter

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