ACEBEAM TAC AA Tactical EDC Rechargeable LED Torch, 1000 Lumens, 280 Meters Long Range, Super Bright Mini Torch for Camping, Emergency, Home

Great throw. No issues. Recommended

Was looking through the reviews and seems like I am the only person on the planet that had to pay for one of these! Just kidding but there certainly do seem to have been a lot of freebies but not here.I actually bought 2 of these as I liked it that much but then I like a tail switch which some people don't and I'm happy with it having mode memory and basic forward clicky user interface while others are not etc etcI have other small 14500 battery 1000 lumen pocket lights such as the Pokelit Grey, TrustFire L2, Sofirn SP10, but none of those throw much over 100 meters whereas this TAC AA definitely exceeds that and so I find it a great little outdoors compact led light, though obviously with the larger head it isn't the most compact.I first bought the Neutral White Nichia version and was impressed with that so I then purchased the Cool White version which it turned out I preferred for the cooler brighter beam and it also works very well with an nimh battery and doesn't reverse the moonlight and low modes as happens with the Nichia version so I returned the Nichia and bought a second in Cool white and now I am happy. My Pokelit Nichia 219f and Rider RX are both high CRI in any case so I am well covered there and though the Nichia TAC is desirable I just found I liked the Cool White more and I give it 5 stars because I have a lot of lights, some larger and more powerful but I prefer something light and easily pocketable but still with some good performance and this TAC AA is simply now one of my favourites. Love it.

I purchased both LED variants of the Acebeam Tac AA, being the 6500k cool white and the Nichia 519a 5000k high CRI. The 6500k has a lot more light throw with decent colour reproduction, while the Nichia high CRI has excellent colour reproduction but much less throw. I would normally always prefer the high CRI option with better colours and sacrifice some throw in return. However for a torch of this size, to me it doesn’t make any sense to sacrifice throw on an already restricted form factor which has limited reach to begin with. Having tested both Acebeam Tac AA LED variants side by side, I would recommend the 6500k variant over the Nichia 519a 5000k variant. Differences I noticed when testing both running at full power side by side:- the Nichia 5000k overheated significantly quicker than the 6500k and started stepping down its brightness to manage the overheating.- the Nichia 5000k torch was significantly hotter to touch compared to the 6500k. This is a known trait of any high CRI LED and isn’t a fault or defect in the Acebeam per se.- The 6500k was significantly cooler to touch during the same run time and didn’t step down its brightness as aggressively given its better thermal performance.- the 6500k has significantly more throw and punch to its beam. The Nichia 5000K is noticeable dimmer but of course has better colours (to be expected with a high CRI LED).- the 6500k produces a clean white daylight beam. The Nichia produces a warmer beam with a slightly “rosey” tint. When using at daytime, the 6500k blends more naturally with daylight. At night time, the Nichia is easier on the eyes. Have a look at the attached beam photos and you will understand what I am referring to.- when using a standard AA battery (rather than the 14500 lithium ion battery supplied), the Nichia really loses its brightness and throw, which was already sacrificed to begin with. By contrast, the 6500K still throws out an impressive level of light running on a standard AA battery. I tested both with a fully charged Eneloop Pro Ni-MH 2500mah rechargeable AA battery.-There is also a bug in the UI firmware of the Nichia variant. When using a regular AA battery, the torch cycles from low, moonlight, medium, high. When using the supplied 14500 battery, the same Nichia torch cycles from moonlight, low, medium, high (as one would expect). The 6500k UI firmware does not have this bug and cycles in the correct order regardless of which battery you use to power it.- the 6500k thankfully does NOT suffer from any ugly green tints or shifts, despite being lower CRI than the Nichia. Even in the lower power modes, the 6500k retains a beautiful clean white beam.- the centre hotspot of the Nichia 519a light beam is more sharply pronounced compared to the 6500k. The 6500k has a strong hotspot then blends smoothly into the side spill of the beam. The Nichia beam doesn't blend as smoothly into the spill light and you can see a noticeable sharp transition between the hotspot and side spill of the beam.To conclude, I think it’s important to think about the purpose of this torch. Yes there are much better torches available with better drivers and LEDs for cheaper than the Acebeam Tac AA, but the reason why I bought this is because of its dual power capability. The ability to use the 14500 lithium ion battery is great but if you run out of power, a standard AA battery can be purchased anywhere in the world and you are back in action. That makes the Acebeam Tac AA an incredibly useful torch to have with you anywhere in the world. Given its relatively small size, it’s intended to be something you can easily carry with you, slip into a pocket, clip to your clothing or put in your bag etc. With its small form factor, it’s clearly going to be limited in how much it can compete with bigger torches but the 6500k does an impressive job for its size. If you want high CRI, I would much rather look at a different torch such as a Convoy S2+ with a Nichia 519a. I own both and can confirm the head of the TAC AA is the same diameter as the S2+. The S2+ is only very slightly longer than the TAC AA however the S2+ blows the Tac AA out of the water with its better 18650 battery (e.g. Molicel P28A) which runs much longer than the 14500 battery in the TAC AA. Running a Nichia 519a on a bigger battery and better driver matter makes more sense as you get much more throw and punch from the LED. The S2+ also has a 12 group customisable UI so you can set it up perfectly for your user needs. The S2+ also has a more powerful 5A regulated LED driver, and flexibility in being able to choose whatever temperature of the Nichia 519a LED you prefer. The S2+ can also be converted into a shorter light by swapping the battery tube to a shorter one, which then lets it run on 18350 batteries. At that size, it is around the same length if not shorter than the TAC AA. The S2+ also has safety features built into the torch itself, such as thermal regulation and low voltage warning, whereas the TAC AA relies on a protected button-top 14500 battery to achieve that. However as I said, the reason why I bought the TAC AA is for its dual power capability and ability to use this anywhere in the world as AA batteries are widely available. That makes the TAC AA a versatile and useful torch to keep in your possession. If you are going to buy the Acebeam TAC AA, I would strongly recommend the 6500K version for its better throw and reach. A torch of this size is always going to be limited in its performance but the 6500k version does an impressive and respectable job.

this is truly a great little product that offers loads of big performance. The torch has three settings which range from sort of bright to blinding bright. This is going on holiday with us and i can make sure it fits nicely in my suitcase for when i need it.Its small, light but has a great amount of brightness

good torch

This torch is perfect, we use it for dog walking. Its small, light, the battery hasnt needed changed yet and we have used it every day for months. Its very bright for something so small, really helps with the dark nights out with the dog. We havent been camping yet as we havent had the weather however I have no doubt this torch will be perfect for the job.

A couple of features detracted from what is a personal opinion. Supplied with a 14500 battery with integral charging but I have standardised on 14500 batteries without integral charging but these despite being of the same general type are very slightly too long for the flashlight body. That's weird because the body is really large compared with other 14500 flashlights including an Acebeam. The other thing I didn't like was that the pocket-clip is not removable. I want the choice to remove or not.

This is a warmer K ( 5000) which is nice.Small in hand and easy enough to use. Would recommend.

I am a flashlight geek and I also like to try new things. I usually use a larger flashlight where I live. (the woods). My go to lights have always been Streamlight and Surefire from my days as a police officer. I have now been trying other brands and this light is my first go at it..First off it is a good looking light. Well finished in a bronze color and well knurled for a solid grip. It's small which is good since it's an EDC light.The light is bright with a decent throw. Its not going to replace any of my Streamlights for throw but being small it will be in my pocket when the big lights won't. The modes give a good difference between full power and barely on. The tailcap is clicky and has a memory function that remembers the last mode that was on.I haven't tested battery life yet. It came with a rechargeable AA battery I can't imagine it will be outstanding on high. It should be good on the dimmer modes though. I'll update later.Overall a surprising( to me) value for a flashlight this size

Torcia davvero ottima.

Muy buena calidad de linterna .Dudo que haya algo parecido a tanta potenciaen tamaño reducido.Lo único que no tienes es capacidad para manejar el has de luz z entoces ya sería perfectaLa durabilidad de la pila es la idónea y se carga rápido con cualquier tipo de cargador tipo C.Buena para trabajo policial y llevarla en el cinto

....that I'm aware of. Granted, there is probbaly a ton of flashlight brands, I've never even heard of or which do not show up on amazon for sale but I do know (and own) quite some brands and this light is the furthest throwing I have seen to date (again, I'm SPECIFICALLY refering to the AA format).I can't strongly enough recommend NOT to listen to the negative reviews, because there is nothing significant bad about the TAC AA. The only thing I don't like is the clip, it's a bit cheap and even if the head of the light is a bit heavy/bulky (25,4mm/ 1 inch) to wear it on a basecap/visor, I still would prefer a two way clip much better. Be that way, I have no use for it so I detached it, plain and simple.ATTENTION:The tailcap has a left-hand thread, to unscrew it, you must turn it to the right and you simply can put the clip off afterwards, Why Acebeam decided to make a left-hand thread for the tail is beyond me and will perhaps stay a company secret.Other than the clip, anything about that light is fantastic. It has four light modes: low- mid-high-turbo and thankfully no useless gimmicks as strobe, SOS or beacon. The light has a memory, so whatever mode was chosen last, will come up with the next switch on. The tail switch is VERY firm and needs a significant amount of pressure - which might be too much for some - but at least it is next to impossible to turn on the light by accident. Despite the 1000 lumens on max output, the TAC AA don't get hot, it warms up a bit but obviously Acebeam did a remarkable job with the agressive cooling fins. ( Hey Nitecore do you read this? ).The manufacturer claims a throwing distance of 280 meter but we all know that in reality about one-third of that range is actually meant for use (where you can really see something) This goes for ALL manufacturers make no mistake. Whenever you want something throwing REALLY far (let's say about 500 meters) you need triple the claim (1500 meters).The TAC AA obviously delivers with the 920mah 14500 Li-Ion rechargeable battery but the big surprise is, that it also delivers beyond any expectations with a regular 1.5 volt cell. Of course not as bright but even with a regular battery it has a useable beam range of about 60-70 meters (with the 14500 it lights up anything within 90-100 meters). That is awesome but one have to see it to fully appreciate the potential of that little puncher.Conclusion: The TAC AA is far from being the smallest AA on the market, others like the Acebeame Pokelit AA or the Lumintop Tool AA are smaller with similar high output lumens. But those lights are not meant for throw, they are more floody and light up things withing a range of 20-25 meters in a much broader beam. Nothing wrong with that and sometimes even preferably but when you need range in a small package the TAC AA is probably as close to perfection as it gets, Highly recommmeded!Agent Shrader out