Comparison Console
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 vs Nitecore TINI3
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore TINI3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TINI3 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 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore TINI3 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 TINI3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 277% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TINI3 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TINI3 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 47% 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
20 g (0.71 oz)Lightest
Length
104.6 mm (4.12 in)Longest
47.2 mm (1.86 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmHighest output
600 lmLowest output
Max candela
32400 cdHighest candela
2050 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
360 m (1181 ft)Highest
90 m (295 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3480 minShortest runtime
5100 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 14500 USB-C rechargeable battery or 1 AA battery (Alkaline/NiMH)
Built-in 330mAh Li-ion battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP54
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Anodized aircraft aluminum alloy
Aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
EDC useTactical lightingCampingHikingEmergency situations
Everyday carry (EDC)Commuting and urban useEmergency and backup lighting
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 lightweight for easy everyday carrySelectable warm, neutral, and cool white color temperaturesBright output for a keychain light with 600 lumens maxLong runtime up to 85 hours at ultralow modeDurable construction with IP54 rating and impact resistanceConvenient USB-C charging with OLED display for realtime info
Common complaints
Body clip non-removable and somewhat tightLarger head diameter compared to other AA lightsRubber boot improved but tailcap and bezel non-removable
Limited water resistance (IP54) not suitable for full submersionOnly moderate beam distance for some tactical usesTight on runtime at highest brightness settingsNo removable battery; fixed internal battery limits long-term battery replacement
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