Comparison Console
Acebeam Pokelit AA vs ThruNite Archer 1A V3
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 175% 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 3% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 175% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V3 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 197% 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$35.95Most expensive
Weight
54.6 g (1.93 oz)Heaviest
42 g (1.48 oz)Lightest
Length
94.8 mm (3.73 in)Shortest
110 mm (4.33 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
550 lmHighest output
200 lmLowest output
Max candela
1849 cdHighest candela
1088 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
86 m (282 ft)Highest
66 m (217 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3480 minShortest runtime
10350 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x14500 USB-C rechargeable battery or 1x AA alkaline/NiMH battery
1x AA battery or 14500 Li-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB-C on battery
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
7075 aluminum alloy
Aircraft grade aluminum with Type III hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEmergency lightCampingWalking the dog
Everyday carryEmergency and defense situationsLaw enforcementEmergency medical servicesSecurityBikingCampingFishing
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 sizeVersatile brightness modesGood build qualityAbility to use AA or 14500 batteriesStrike bezel for emergency useIPX-8 waterproof ratingImpact resistant to 1.5 metersGood battery runtime in various modes
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
Pocket clip design changed from V2 and does not hold as securelyRuntime may be less than manufacturer specification on highest mode by about 25-30%
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