Comparison Console
Acebeam Pokelit AA vs Streamlight MicroStream
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 120% 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 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 120% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight MicroStream stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3767% 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$47.95Most expensive
Weight
54.6 g (1.93 oz)Heaviest
31.2 g (1.10 oz)Lightest
Length
94.8 mm (3.73 in)Shortest
98.2 mm (3.87 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
550 lmHighest output
250 lmLowest output
Max candela
1849 cdHighest candela
1150 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
86 m (282 ft)Highest
68 m (223 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3480 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x14500 USB-C rechargeable battery or 1x AA alkaline/NiMH battery
Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB-C on battery
USB charging via included cable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX4
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
7075 aluminum alloy
Anodized machined aluminum with polycarbonate lens
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryEmergency LightCampingWalking The Dog
Everyday CarryOutdoor ActivitiesCampingHikingHands Free Use With Pocket Or Hat Clip
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
Compact And LightweightGood Brightness For SizeRechargeable Battery With USB ChargingDurable Construction With Ipx4 Water ResistanceIncludes Pocket And Hat Clip For Hands Free Use
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
Limited Runtime On High Mode (1.5 Hours)No Specified Weight Or Dimensions For Head/body Diameter In Some Sources
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