Comparison Console
Acebeam TAC AA vs Wuben E18
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben E18 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E18 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam TAC AA stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 456% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben E18 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 456% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1900% 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$39.9Most expensive
US$28Cheapest
Weight
75.4 g (2.66 oz)Heaviest
63 g (2.22 oz)Lightest
Length
104.6 mm (4.12 in)Longest
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmHighest output
180 lmLowest output
Max candela
19600 cdHighest candela
1768 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
280 m (919 ft)Highest
84.1 m (276 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3480 minLongest runtime
174 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 14500 rechargeable lithium-ion battery included, compatible with AA alkaline or NiMH batteries
1xAA alkaline or NiMH
Charging type
USB-C charging on included battery (not built into flashlight)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68
IP68 (claimed)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Anodized aircraft aluminum (AL6061-T6), scratch-resistant polycarbonate lens
Aluminum body with diamond knurling
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useEDCSituations requiring compact, bright flashlight with dual fuel compatibility
EDCCampingGeneral purpose handheld 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
Good build qualityComfortable diamond knurlingSimple and effective user interfaceQuiet mechanical switch with positive actionReverse clicky allows mode changes during operation
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
Does not support 14500 lithium-ion cellsHigh beam stepdown after initial runtimeCool white Cree XP-G3 LED not favored by enthusiastsNo onboard chargingTail switch design prevents stable tailstanding