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
Cheapest
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
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.
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 Carry▣Emergency Light▣Camping▣Walking The Dog
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Urban And Office Use▣General Close Range Illumination▣Ultralight Backpacking
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
✓Small Size With Strong Output For EDC✓Useful Rechargeable Battery Included With USB Charging✓Good Beam Pattern With Flood And Some Throw✓Durable Aluminum Construction With Ipx8 Waterproof Rating✓Versatile Clip Allowing Tip Up Or Tip Down Carry
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
⚠Tail Magnet Is Weak For Some Use Cases⚠Clip Attachment Can Be Stiff And Require Two Hands⚠Confusing Model Naming⚠Turbo Mode Not Available With Standard Cr123a Cells⚠Some Users Desire Stronger Grip Texture