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Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 vs Fenix PD25R

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

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Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1557% gap from the closest alternative.

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What stands out

Cheapest

Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Fenix PD25R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Fenix PD25R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Fenix PD25R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1557% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Fenix PD25R stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 28% 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 AA 2.0 — Beam distance: 360 m (1181 ft)Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 — Weight: 75.4 g (2.66 oz)Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 — Length: 104.6 mm (4.12 in)Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 — Retail price: US$40Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 — Max runtime: 3480 minAcebeam TAC AA 2.0 — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Fenix PD25R — Beam distance: 180 m (591 ft)Fenix PD25R — Weight: 110 g (3.88 oz)Fenix PD25R — Length: 134 mm (5.28 in)Fenix PD25R — Retail price: US$79.95Fenix PD25R — Max runtime: 210 minFenix PD25R — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Beam distanceWeightLengthRetail priceMax runtimeImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$40Cheapest
US$79.95Most expensive
Weight
75.4 g (2.66 oz)Lightest
110 g (3.88 oz)Heaviest
Length
104.6 mm (4.12 in)Shortest
134 mm (5.28 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lm
1000 lm
Max candela
32400 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
360 m (1181 ft)Highest
180 m (591 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3480 minLongest runtime
210 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 14500 USB-C rechargeable battery or 1 AA battery (Alkaline/NiMH)
1 x 18650 rechargeable or 2 x CR123A
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Anodized aircraft aluminum alloy
Aircraft grade aluminium alloy
Use case profile
Best for
EDC useTactical lightingCampingHikingEmergency situations
Everyday CarryOutdoorTacticalHiking
Common praise
High output for sizeGood beam distanceDurable construction with IP68 ratingDual fuel flexibilityTail standing and pocket clipMultiple usable modes including strobe and SOS
Compact and portable sizeHigh output and beam distance for its sizeReliable and well-built with IP68 waterproof ratingUSB-C charging convenienceGood mode variety and memory function
Common complaints
Body clip non-removable and somewhat tightLarger head diameter compared to other AA lightsRubber boot improved but tailcap and bezel non-removable
Smaller size can be difficult for large handsNo detailed max candela specification availableRuntime data varies with battery choice and isn’t always clearly specified

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