Comparison Console
Acebeam TAC AA vs Olight Warrior Nano
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam TAC AA stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam TAC AA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Warrior Nano stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam TAC AA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior Nano stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior Nano stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior Nano stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior Nano stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1555% 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$39.9Cheapest
US$56.24Most expensive
Weight
75.4 g (2.66 oz)Lightest
85 g (3.00 oz)Heaviest
Length
104.6 mm (4.12 in)Longest
81 mm (3.19 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmLowest output
1200 lmHighest output
Max candela
19600 cdHighest candela
4700 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
280 m (919 ft)Highest
135 m (443 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3480 minShortest runtime
57600 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 14500 rechargeable lithium-ion battery included, compatible with AA alkaline or NiMH batteries
1×18350 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB-C charging on included battery (not built into flashlight)
Proprietary magnetic USB charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Anodized aircraft aluminum (AL6061-T6), scratch-resistant polycarbonate lens
Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useEDCSituations requiring compact, bright flashlight with dual fuel compatibility
Everyday carry (EDC)Outdoor activitiesSelf-defenseTactical use
Common praise
Compact and lightweightHigh brightness for sizeDurable and well-builtDual fuel compatibility (14500 and AA)Good waterproof rating (IP68)Easy-to-use tail clicky switch with memory function
Compact size with high outputVersatile dual-switch interfaceLong runtime in Moonlight modeGood build quality and pocket-friendlyIncludes proprietary rechargeable battery and magnetic charging
Common complaints
No integrated charging port on the flashlight body (charging is on battery only)Turbo mode has limited durationSwitch boot can be slightly wobbly when tail standingUses PWM in all modes which might be noticeable to some users
Proprietary battery and charging limit battery interchangeabilityNo lanyard includedSome users may find proprietary charging inconvenient