Comparison Console
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 vs Sofirn SC13B
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13B stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC13B stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC13B stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 193% 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$32.99Cheapest
Weight
75.4 g (2.66 oz)Heaviest
40 g (1.41 oz)Lightest
Length
104.6 mm (4.12 in)Longest
64.6 mm (2.54 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmLowest output
1300 lmHighest output
Max candela
32400 cdHighest candela
9520.5 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
360 m (1181 ft)Highest
217 m (712 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3480 minShortest runtime
10200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 14500 USB-C rechargeable battery or 1 AA battery (Alkaline/NiMH)
1×18350 1100mAh
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Anodized aircraft aluminum alloy
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
EDC useTactical lightingCampingHikingEmergency situations
Everyday carryCompact keychain flashlightEmergency useOutdoor activitiesCamping and hikingPortable hands-free 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 designHigh brightness relative to sizeBuilt-in USB-C charging works well and charges in about 1.5 hoursIncluded 18350 battery and accessories provide good valueLockout mode prevents accidental activationMagnetic tail cap for hands-free attachmentGood user interface with mode memory and indicator switch
Common complaints
Body clip non-removable and somewhat tightLarger head diameter compared to other AA lightsRubber boot improved but tailcap and bezel non-removable
Low CRI and cold white tint around 6000-6500KOutput does not fully reach claimed 1300 lumens, more like 1000 lumens sustainedBeam has ring artifacts due to fresnel lensShort turbo runtime with quick stepdownSide switch with button terminal instead of spring on battery endNot ideal for long runtime heavy use beyond a few hours
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