Comparison Console
Acebeam Pokelit AA vs Sofirn SC31B
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC31B stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 82% 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 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 38% 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$38.95Most expensive
Weight
54.6 g (1.93 oz)Lightest
59 g (2.08 oz)Heaviest
Length
94.8 mm (3.73 in)Shortest
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
550 lmLowest output
1000 lmHighest output
Max candela
1849 cdLowest candela
10750 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
86 m (282 ft)Lowest
207 m (679 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3480 minShortest runtime
4800 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x14500 USB-C rechargeable battery or 1x AA alkaline/NiMH battery
18650 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB-C on battery
Micro USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
Unknown
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
7075 aluminum alloy
6061 Aluminum Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEmergency lightCampingWalking the dog
Everyday carry (EDC)Home useOutdoor activities such as camping, hiking, caving, dog walking, fishing
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
Good value budget lightUSB charging includedStrong pocket clipSimple and easy user interfaceSolid build quality with anodised finish and gold plated springs
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
No dedicated ultra-low moonlight modeMode memory can be inconvenient to access lowest modesClip is not reversible and protrudes beyond light lengthMicro USB instead of USB-C chargingNo lanyard included in some packages
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