Comparison Console
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 vs Wurkkos TS12 SFT25R
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wurkkos TS12 SFT25R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TS12 SFT25R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TS12 SFT25R 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 SFT25R 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 SFT25R 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 SFT25R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS12 SFT25R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 314% 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 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
360 m (1181 ft)Lowest
473 m (1552 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3480 minLongest runtime
840 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 14500 USB-C rechargeable battery or 1 AA battery (Alkaline/NiMH)
14500 lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Anodized aircraft aluminum alloy
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy, hard-anodized type III military-grade finish
Use case profile
Best for
EDC useTactical lightingCampingHikingEmergency situations
Everyday carryOutdoor adventuresEmergency useLong-distance 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
Excellent throw-to-output ratio for its sizeGreat build quality for priceIncludes rechargeable 14500 battery and USB-C chargingMagnetic tailcap supports tailstanding and use with lanyardBattery level indicator in the 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
PWM in all modes (though mostly unnoticeable)Low CRI LED color temperature around 7500KNo specified max candela value
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