Comparison Console
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 vs Wurkkos TS11S
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 16% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TS11S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TS11S 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 TS11S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS11S stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% 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 TS11S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS11S stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 374% 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$29.99Cheapest
Weight
75.4 g (2.66 oz)Lightest
90 g (3.17 oz)Heaviest
Length
104.6 mm (4.12 in)Longest
89.5 mm (3.52 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmLowest output
2000 lmHighest output
Max candela
32400 cdLowest candela
70025 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
360 m (1181 ft)Lowest
529 m (1736 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3480 minShortest runtime
16500 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 14500 USB-C rechargeable battery or 1 AA battery (Alkaline/NiMH)
1x 18350 Li-ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Anodized aircraft aluminum alloy
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
EDC useTactical lightingCampingHikingEmergency situations
EDCOutdoor activitiesThrower flashlight useCampingHikingSearchingHunting
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 throw distance and beam intensityCompact size and lightweight designSimple and friendly user interfaceGood built-in USB-C charging with battery included optionDurable aerospace-grade aluminum alloy body
Common complaints
Body clip non-removable and somewhat tightLarger head diameter compared to other AA lightsRubber boot improved but tailcap and bezel non-removable
Actual lumen output measured below claimed 2000 lumens after thermal stepdownNo tailcap magnet for mountingPWM present on most modes except lowest and turbo
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