[Review] Acebeam TAC AA – Let's EDC a tactical flashlight!

This review was sponsored by flashlightgo from where I got the flashlight for free in return for this review. Thank you very much!

The full review is available here

https://budgetlightforum.com/t/221201
https://www.sammyshp.de/betablog/post/156

Summary

As long as you ignore the term “tactical” in the product description, the Acebeam TAC AA is a nice EDC flashlight. On the larger side for a AA flashlight, but just the right size for a comfortable grip. The Nichia 519A with its lovely tint and high CRI will make you happy. The universal beam is great for EDC use and comes with good throw for a light of this size. Build quality is superb and it feels very robust.

Unfortunately the driver is on a different level: Simple brightness regulation using PWM and the modes are messed up when using a NiMH battery. A real shame, because the TAC AA would have been a very nice, simple AA flashlight for family and friends. I wonder why Acebeam didn’t use a better driver.

Overall the Acebeam TAC AA struggles to stand out against other less expensive flashlights. Yet it is a good option if you need support for Li-ion and NiMH batteries, as long as you don’t miss the medium mode with NiMH. There aren’t many other candidates with similar features.

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Zak,
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I’ve found Acebeam’s AA/14500 drivers disappointing. That’s partly because Acebeam has set high standards for what to expect from their drivers, and those are hard to meet in $20-30 budget lights. Unfortunately, regular price on this on is $40.

barry_budapest,

The dual fuel and 14500 size is what got me to buy this. I don’t really like the input lag on the switch which is unusual for a “tactical” light but it’s a great size and shape for EDC, albeit the clip ramp could have been made smoother. Altogether this is a great light to carry if you need to be able to source batteries “in the field” as AAs are so commonplace.

SammysHP,

I don’t really like the input lag on the switch which is unusual for a “tactical” light

Which input lag do you mean? When it press the switch, my light turns on immediately.

barry_budapest,

Maybe I have a different revision than you. Both of my Tac AA and Rider RX have probably 150-250ms of lag after clicking the switch to when the light actually emits light.

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