Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i5T EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 190% 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
1 x AA Alkaline battery
Charging type
USB-C on battery
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
7075 aluminum alloy
Anodized Aluminum Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry▣Emergency Light▣Camping▣Walking The Dog
▣Everyday Carry▣Gifting▣Outdoor Use▣Camping And Hiking▣Up Close Illumination
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✓High Quality Anodized Aluminum Body✓Good Max Output Of 300 Lumens✓Convenient Tail Switch With Smooth Action✓Dual Direction Pocket Clip Allows Versatile Carry, Including Use As A Headlamp✓Soft, Balanced Beam With Wide Hotspot Comfortable For Close Up Use✓Compatible With Widely Available Aa Alkaline And Nimh Batteries
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
⚠Not Compatible With Lithium Ion Batteries⚠Some Users Find Grip Knurling Average⚠Limited To Two Main Output Levels Plus Moonlight⚠No Onboard Charging⚠Runtime On High Mode Is Limited Due To Stepdown⚠No Included Lanyard