Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix E18R V2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 118% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix E18R V2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 293% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Lightest
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Fenix E18R V2.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
Fenix E18R V2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 118% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
Fenix E18R V2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 293% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest
Fenix E18R V2.0 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 41% 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
16340 rechargeable Li-ion battery (ARB-L16-700P)
Charging type
USB-C on battery
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
7075 aluminum alloy
A6061-T6 aluminum with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry▣Emergency Light▣Camping▣Walking The Dog
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Hiking▣Camping▣Emergency Use
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 Design Making It Easy To Carry✓High Maximum Output For Its Size (1200 Lumens)✓USB Type C Fast Charging Convenience✓Solid Build Quality With Durable Aluminum And Hard Anodized Finish✓Useful Lockout Function To Prevent Accidental Activation
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
⚠Included Lanyard Feels Cheap⚠Side Switch May Be Prone To Accidental Activation Without Lockout