Comparison Console
Acebeam TAC AA vs Wurkkos TD03
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Acebeam TAC AA stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TD03 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TD03 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos TD03 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD03 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD03 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TD03 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2926% 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$34Cheapest
Weight
75.4 g (2.66 oz)Lightest
78 g (2.75 oz)Heaviest
Length
104.6 mm (4.12 in)Shortest
160 mm (6.30 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmLowest output
1800 lmHighest output
Max candela
19600 cdLowest candela
43522 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
280 m (919 ft)Lowest
417 m (1368 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3480 minLongest runtime
115 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 14500 rechargeable lithium-ion battery included, compatible with AA alkaline or NiMH batteries
1x 18650 Li-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB-C charging on included battery (not built into flashlight)
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Anodized aircraft aluminum (AL6061-T6), scratch-resistant polycarbonate lens
Aerospace grade 6061 aluminum alloy, hard-anodized military grade type III
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useEDCSituations requiring compact, bright flashlight with dual fuel compatibility
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useMedium distance illumination
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
High maximum output of up to 1800 lumensLong throw with a beam distance over 400 metersDurable aerospace-grade aluminum construction with IP68 ratingUSB-C rechargeable battery includedUnique dual-switch user interface with mode memory
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
Brightness step-down occurs rapidly on Turbo modeAlternating frequency strobe mode not ideal for light paintingNo remote pressure switch optionTail cap does not unscrew (only head unscrews)
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