Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 686% 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 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 686% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1557% 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
Lithium polymer cell
Charging type
USB-C on battery
USB built-in charge tab
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX4
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
7075 aluminum alloy
Polymer housing, abrasion-resistant
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry▣Emergency Light▣Camping▣Walking The Dog
▣Hands Free Lighting▣EDC Use▣Industrial And Diy Use▣Night Vision Preservation With Red LED Modes
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
✓Lightweight And Compact Design✓USB Built In Charging Convenience✓Multiple Lighting Modes Including Red LED For Night Vision✓Durable And Abrasion Resistant Polymer Housing✓Good Runtime On Various Modes
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
⚠Limited Beam Distance Compared To Larger Flashlights⚠Not Fully Waterproof, Only Ipx4 Water Resistant⚠Switch Interface May Take Getting Used To