Comparison Console
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 vs Wurkkos TD02
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wurkkos TD02 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TD02 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TD02 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos TD02 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD02 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.
Wurkkos TD02 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD02 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$40Most expensive
US$29Cheapest
Weight
75.4 g (2.66 oz)Heaviest
62 g (2.19 oz)Lightest
Length
104.6 mm (4.12 in)Shortest
122 mm (4.80 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmLowest output
2000 lmHighest output
Max candela
32400 cdHighest candela
16075 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
360 m (1181 ft)Highest
254 m (833 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)
1x 18650 Li-Ion battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8 (2m)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Anodized aircraft aluminum alloy
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy, hard-anodized type III finish
Use case profile
Best for
EDC useTactical lightingCampingHikingEmergency situations
EDCGeneral purposeBudget flashlightValue seekers
Common praise
High output for sizeGood beam distanceDurable construction with IP68 ratingDual fuel flexibilityTail standing and pocket clipMultiple usable modes including strobe and SOS
Affordable price and strong value for performanceCompact and lightweight for EDCUSB-C charging built-inGood beam profile with tight hotspot and wide spillLast mode memory featureRobust aerospace-grade construction with IPX8 ratingMechanical reverse clicky 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
Stepdown in brightness after initial turbo modeNo momentary on or remote pressure switchStrobe mode is alternating frequency not ideal for light paintingPocket clip not deep carry and only for bezel down carryTailstand wobbliness due to switch design
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