Those looking for a very portable, yet still powerful flashlight are going to enjoy the TAC AA Flashlight from Acebeam.
Available in 4 attractive colors; Gray, OD Green, Black and Coyote.
Acebeam also offer various LEDs too, with a choice of Cool and Neutral White with a high CRI of >90. The Cool white offers increased power and output/range, with the Neutral white giving improved color reproduction.
This model has dual power running from either the included rechargeable 14500 Li-ion cell (with USB C charging port built in), or regular AA cells (alkaline or Ni-MH) which are widely available, giving you a choice of spare/back up power.
4 power levels are available with an ultra low mode and high run time up to 58 hours (5 lumens output).
Acebeam are using aero grade type Aluminum alloy, with a hard anodized coating to increase durability. With an anti slip body design and stainless steel clip allows attaching to a bag or cap. And the strike bezel can be used for emergency glass breaking or self defence. It can tail stand too.
Drop tested to 1.5 metres, it’s also been IP68 rated for full dust and water protection in extreme conditions. Up to a depth of 2 metres water submersion.
It’s a very compact size at just 104.6mm x 24.5mm (length x head diameter), and just 75.4g weight (no battery).
4 Power levels with a choice of 2 LED emitters
A choice of 2 LED’s for users, with the Cool white one rated to 6500K (for improved range and power), the Neutral white is close to daylight color temperature at 5000K. Cool can hit 1000 lumens on Turbo, with the Neutral white (Nichia 519A) rated to 750 lumens output. 3 more levels give users a wider spread, ideal for up close and battery preservation. For such a small model the range is quite impressive at up to 280 metres, giving a more concentrated beam ideal for medium and longer distances.
Low battery warning alerts the users when the cell needs charging. This is a type C port built into the battery directly, with over charge and discharge protection.
U shaped tail cap switch makes operation very simple, and this model has a built in mode memory for user convenience.
Acebeam TAC AA Key Features
> Up to 1000 lumens output with a maximum range of 280 metres
> 4 Power levels with mode memory, run time up to 50 hours (5 lumens)
> Choice of Cool or Neutral White LED emitters (6500K and 5000K high CRI)
> Dual power source, 14500 rechargeable Li-ion battery (supplied) or AA cells
> U shape tail cap switch with side switch, simple UI and mode memory
> Type C charging port built into the 14500 battery
> Anti slip body design with stainless steel removable clip
> Small size: 104.6mm x 24.5mm (length x head diameter), and weight of 75.4g
> Drop tested to 1.5 metres, with IP68 weather resistance up to 2 metres submersion
> Hardened glass cover with anti reflective coatings
> Aluminum alloy body aero grade with heat treated finish for long term durability
