Comparison Console
Acebeam TAC 2AA vs Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam TAC 2AA stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC 2AA stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 127% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC 2AA stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC 2AA stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC 2AA stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 571% 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$49.9Most expensive
US$21.99Cheapest
Weight
106 g (3.74 oz)Heaviest
75 g (2.65 oz)Lightest
Length
149.9 mm (5.90 in)Longest
90.8 mm (3.57 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1600 lmHighest output
1350 lmLowest output
Max candela
23104 cdLowest candela
55876.2 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
181 m (594 ft)Lowest
473 m (1552 ft)Highest
Max runtime
5640 minLongest runtime
840 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x Acebeam USB-C rechargeable 14100 lithium-ion battery, compatible with 2 x AA NiMH/Alkaline
1x 14500 Li-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
Unknown
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
HAIII hard-anodised AL6061-T6 aluminium alloy
Not explicitly specified, presumed aluminum alloy based on typical materials but not confirmed
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useDog walkingHome securityEmergencyCampingHikingOutdoor adventures
EDC useLong-distance throw illuminationOutdoor explorationTravelCamping
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
Excellent throw-to-output ratioCompact and lightweightFast USB-C chargingVersatile modes including ramping and steppedGood build quality for the priceBattery level indication on switch
Common complaints
Requires some learning to master controlsShorter runtime on Turbo mode compared to larger lights
PWM detected in all modes (though fairly fast and not highly noticeable)Low CRI (cool tint)
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