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Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 vs Nitecore MT10C
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore MT10C stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MT10C stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 107% 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$40Most expensive
US$39.95Cheapest
Weight
75.4 g (2.66 oz)Heaviest
57 g (2.01 oz)Lightest
Length
104.6 mm (4.12 in)Longest
91.3 mm (3.59 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmHighest output
920 lmLowest output
Max candela
32400 cdHighest candela
9000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
360 m (1181 ft)Highest
190 m (623 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3480 minShortest runtime
7200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 14500 USB-C rechargeable battery or 1 AA battery (Alkaline/NiMH)
1x CR123 or 1x IMR 18350 rechargeable Li-ion battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Anodized aircraft aluminum alloy
Aluminum alloy, anodized
Use case profile
Best for
EDC UseTactical LightingCampingHikingEmergency Situations
Everyday CarryTactical UseOutdoor Activities Requiring Night Vision Preservation Such As HuntingSignaling In Emergencies
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 LightweightPowerful 920 Lumen OutputRed Light Mode Preserves Night Vision And Prevents Insect AttractionTactical Tail Switch For Easy One Handed UseRobust Build Quality With Waterproof Rating Ipx8
Common complaints
Body Clip Non Removable And Somewhat TightLarger Head Diameter Compared To Other Aa LightsRubber Boot Improved But Tailcap And Bezel Non Removable
Battery And Charger Not IncludedRuntime On Turbo Mode Limited To About 30 Minutes
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