Comparison Console
Acebeam Pokelit 2AA vs ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam Pokelit 2AA stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam Pokelit 2AA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 331% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam Pokelit 2AA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Pokelit 2AA stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Pokelit 2AA stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 331% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Catapult Mini Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Pokelit 2AA stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 194% 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$39.9Cheapest
US$49.95Most expensive
Weight
85.5 g (3.02 oz)Lightest
90 g (3.17 oz)Heaviest
Length
144 mm (5.67 in)Longest
89.5 mm (3.52 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmLowest output
2588 lmHighest output
Max candela
2550 cdLowest candela
80200 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
101 m (331 ft)Lowest
179 m (587 ft)Highest
Max runtime
8280 minLongest runtime
2820 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 14100 Li-ion rechargeable or 2 x AA batteries
1x 18350 lithium-ion (1100mAh)
Charging type
USB-C on battery
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
Unknown
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminium alloy
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryInspection lightEDCGeneral lighting tasks
EDCThrower flashlight usePortable compact high output
Common praise
High color rendering index Nichia 519A LED providing soft, eye-friendly lightCompact and lightweight design for easy everyday carryDurable aluminum construction with IP68 water resistance and 1.5m impact resistantIncludes convenient USB-C rechargeable lithium-ion batterySimple user interface with forward clicky switch, no strobe or complicated modesUniform beam pattern with a smooth hotspot and broad spill
Very bright output for sizeImpressive throw with clean hotspotOnboard USB-C charging includedGood build quality
Common complaints
Only two brightness modes with a large jump between themForward clicky switch has a slight delay impairing momentary useSwitch feels mushy and hard to press, affecting usabilityNo moonlight or intermediate modes to conserve battery or adjust brightnessHead threads are bare and not anodized, may attract dirt over timeLight cannot tail stand due to switch design
Turbo mode limited to 20 seconds before step downNo pocket clip includedLow mode may be too bright for some users
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