Fenix E12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix E12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 244% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Fenix E12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Fenix E12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
Fenix E12 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 244% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
Fenix E12 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 21% 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.
1x14500 USB-C rechargeable battery or 1x AA alkaline/NiMH battery
Single AA (NiMH or alkaline)
Charging type
USB-C on battery
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Unknown
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
7075 aluminum alloy
A6061-T6 aluminium with HAIII hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday carry▣Emergency light▣Camping▣Walking the dog
▣Everyday carry▣Camping▣General hiking use▣Beginners and kids▣Professional spare EDC
Common praise
✓Compact and lightweight for EDC✓High CRI Nichia LED provides pleasant color rendering✓Dual fuel capability with 14500 or AA battery✓Simple and effective user interface✓IP68 waterproof and durable build✓Good beam quality with balanced hotspot and spill
✓Compact and lightweight✓Durable aircraft-grade aluminum build✓Simple and easy to use single tail switch✓Good beam quality with soft, balanced flood✓Long runtime on low mode✓IP68 rated water and dust resistance
Common complaints
⚠Mode memory can be clunky as starting directly on low is not possible⚠Low mode is poorly regulated and dims with battery drain⚠No mechanical lockout on threads⚠High mode steps down quickly due to thermal regulation
⚠No strobe or SOS modes⚠No memory function⚠No included pocket clip⚠Beam distance shorter than some competitors