Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos FC11C stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos FC11C stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Wurkkos FC11C stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Wurkkos FC11C stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
Wurkkos FC11C stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
Wurkkos FC11C stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 16% 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.
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Newcomers Transitioning From Basic Flashlights▣Tactical And General Purpose Use
Common praise
✓High Output For Size✓Good Beam Distance✓Durable Construction With Ip68 Rating✓Dual Fuel Flexibility✓Tail Standing And Pocket Clip✓Multiple Usable Modes Including Strobe And SOS
✓Excellent Value For Money✓Stable Regulated Output With Buck Driver✓High Color Rendering Nichia 519a LED✓Strong Magnetic Tailcap For Hands Free Use✓Convenient USB C Charging With Included Cable✓Ipx8 Waterproof And Solid Aluminum Construction✓Smooth User Interface With Ramping And Stepped Modes
Common complaints
⚠Body Clip Non Removable And Somewhat Tight⚠Larger Head Diameter Compared To Other Aa Lights⚠Rubber Boot Improved But Tailcap And Bezel Non Removable
⚠Lower Max Output Than Predecessor (maximum Around 1200 Lumens)⚠Somewhat Sharp Cooling Fins And Lanyard Hole Edges⚠Pocket Clip Is Friction Fit And Not Deep Carry⚠Charging Port Cover Can Open Accidentally⚠Output Steps Down After About 90 Seconds In Turbo Mode To Avoid Overheating