Comparison Console
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 vs Wuben G1
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben G1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben G1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 2400% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben G1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben G1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 843% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben G1 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 2400% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben G1 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 427% 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$24.95Cheapest
Weight
75.4 g (2.66 oz)Heaviest
8 g (0.28 oz)Lightest
Length
104.6 mm (4.12 in)Longest
68 mm (2.68 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmHighest output
40 lmLowest output
Max candela
32400 cdHighest candela
55 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
360 m (1181 ft)Highest
15 m (49 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3480 minLongest runtime
660 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 14500 USB-C rechargeable battery or 1 AA battery (Alkaline/NiMH)
Lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68 (2m underwater for 1 hour)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Anodized aircraft aluminum alloy
Durable ABS Plastic
Use case profile
Best for
EDC useTactical lightingCampingHikingEmergency situations
Everyday carryTravelKeychain useDaily 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
Compact and lightweight at 8 gramsBright for its size with 40 lumens outputLong runtime of up to 11 hours on low modeUSB-C rechargeable with 2.5 hour charging timeIP68 waterproof ratingEasy one-button operation
Common complaints
Body clip non-removable and somewhat tightLarger head diameter compared to other AA lightsRubber boot improved but tailcap and bezel non-removable
Relatively low max output (40 lumens) may not suffice for demanding tasksMinimal impact resistance (1 meter)No detailed material specification
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