Comparison Console
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 vs Wurkkos TD04
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TD04 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 200% 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 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD04 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD04 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD04 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD04 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 272% 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$44.14Most expensive
Weight
75.4 g (2.66 oz)Lightest
80 g (2.82 oz)Heaviest
Length
104.6 mm (4.12 in)Shortest
137 mm (5.39 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmLowest output
3000 lmHighest output
Max candela
32400 cdHighest candela
21800 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
360 m (1181 ft)Highest
295 m (968 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3480 minShortest runtime
12960 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 14500 USB-C rechargeable battery or 1 AA battery (Alkaline/NiMH)
21700 lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Anodized aircraft aluminum alloy
Aerospace-grade 6061 aluminum alloy with hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
EDC useTactical lightingCampingHikingEmergency situations
Tactical missionsSecurity patrolsOutdoor survivalEveryday carryCampingHikingFishingHome backup lightingEmergency 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
High maximum output of 3000 lumens with excellent measured 2300+ lumensGood build quality with aerospace-grade aluminum and anodized coatingConvenient USB-C charging with battery indicatorDual switch interface allowing mode memory and tactical useLightweight and compact size suitable for EDCDurability with IP68 waterproof rating and 1.5m impact resistance
Common complaints
Body clip non-removable and somewhat tightLarger head diameter compared to other AA lightsRubber boot improved but tailcap and bezel non-removable
Mechanical tail switch has some play and is not perfectly set into bodyTail switch prevents tailstanding due to switch protrusionUSB-C charging has some dropouts during charging but still acceptable
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