Comparison Console
Acebeam Pokelit AA vs Olight S1 Mini Baton
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 93% 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$34.9Cheapest
US$50Most expensive
Weight
54.6 g (1.93 oz)Heaviest
43 g (1.52 oz)Lightest
Length
94.8 mm (3.73 in)Longest
54 mm (2.13 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
550 lmLowest output
600 lmHighest output
Max candela
1849 cdLowest candela
2500 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
86 m (282 ft)Lowest
100 m (328 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3480 minLongest runtime
1800 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x14500 USB-C rechargeable battery or 1x AA alkaline/NiMH battery
1 x 16340/RCR123A or CR123A
Charging type
USB-C on battery
Micro-USB (via rechargeable battery)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
7075 aluminum alloy
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEmergency lightCampingWalking the dog
Everyday Carry (EDC)Urban and office useGeneral close-range illuminationUltralight backpacking
Common praise
Compact and lightweight for EDCHigh CRI Nichia LED provides pleasant color renderingDual fuel capability with 14500 or AA batterySimple and effective user interfaceIP68 waterproof and durable buildGood beam quality with balanced hotspot and spill
Small size with strong output for EDCUseful rechargeable battery included with USB chargingGood beam pattern with flood and some throwDurable aluminum construction with IPX8 waterproof ratingVersatile clip allowing tip-up or tip-down carry
Common complaints
Mode memory can be clunky as starting directly on low is not possibleLow mode is poorly regulated and dims with battery drainNo mechanical lockout on threadsHigh mode steps down quickly due to thermal regulation
Tail magnet is weak for some use casesClip attachment can be stiff and require two handsConfusing model namingTurbo mode not available with standard CR123A cellsSome users desire stronger grip texture