Comparison Console
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 vs Sofirn SC31 Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SC31 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC31 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31 Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31 Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2800% 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$40Cheapest
US$46.99Most expensive
Weight
75.4 g (2.66 oz)Heaviest
62 g (2.19 oz)Lightest
Length
104.6 mm (4.12 in)Shortest
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmLowest output
2000 lmHighest output
Max candela
32400 cdHighest candela
14600 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
360 m (1181 ft)Highest
242 m (794 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3480 minLongest runtime
120 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 14500 USB-C rechargeable battery or 1 AA battery (Alkaline/NiMH)
18650 rechargeable Li-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
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
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy with hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
EDC useTactical lightingCampingHikingEmergency situations
EDCBudget enthusiastsCampingHome backupOutdoor useGeneral purpose handheld use
Common praise
High output for sizeGood beam distanceDurable construction with IP68 ratingDual fuel flexibilityTail standing and pocket clipMultiple usable modes including strobe and SOS
Excellent value for money with advanced Anduril controlsStrong maximum output for the priceRechargeable and uses replaceable 18650 batteryCompact and lightweight designUSB-C charging convenienceMagnetic tail cap for hands-free use
Common complaints
Body clip non-removable and somewhat tightLarger head diameter compared to other AA lightsRubber boot improved but tailcap and bezel non-removable
Output steps down from max after initial periodInterface complexity might be challenging for beginners
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