Comparison Console
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 vs Wurkkos TS12
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Wurkkos TS12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TS12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TS12 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos TS12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS12 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS12 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 346% 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$21.99Cheapest
Weight
75.4 g (2.66 oz)Heaviest
75 g (2.65 oz)Lightest
Length
104.6 mm (4.12 in)Longest
90.8 mm (3.57 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmLowest output
1350 lmHighest output
Max candela
32400 cdLowest candela
55929 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
360 m (1181 ft)Lowest
473 m (1552 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3480 minLongest runtime
780 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 14500 USB-C rechargeable battery or 1 AA battery (Alkaline/NiMH)
14500 Li-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
Unknown
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Anodized aircraft aluminum alloy
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
EDC useTactical lightingCampingHikingEmergency situations
EDC (everyday carry)Long distance throwOutdoor explorationTravel
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 designExceptional throw-to-output ratio for the sizeBuilt-in USB-C charging works wellIncludes 900mAh 14500 batteryMultiple lighting modes including moonlight and strobe
Common complaints
Body clip non-removable and somewhat tightLarger head diameter compared to other AA lightsRubber boot improved but tailcap and bezel non-removable
Low CRI LED tint (cool white, ~7500K)PWM in all modes (though not easily noticeable)Switch cover has some play
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