Comparison Console
Acebeam Pokelit AA vs ThruNite Archer 1C
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer 1C 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 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Archer 1C 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 most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 443% 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$34.9Most expensive
US$33.95Cheapest
Weight
54.6 g (1.93 oz)Heaviest
45 g (1.59 oz)Lightest
Length
94.8 mm (3.73 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
550 lmHighest output
281 lmLowest output
Max candela
1849 cdLowest candela
5136 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
86 m (282 ft)Lowest
269 m (883 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3480 minShortest runtime
18900 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x14500 USB-C rechargeable battery or 1x AA alkaline/NiMH battery
1 CR123A battery
Charging type
USB-C on battery
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
10 m (33 ft)Highest
Material
7075 aluminum alloy
Aircraft grade aluminum with type III hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEmergency lightCampingWalking the dog
Everyday carrySelf-defenseEmergency use
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 size and lightweightGood build quality and tough anodized finishMultiple useful brightness modes including fireflyWaterproof and impact resistantTactical design with stainless steel strike bezel and knurled gripProgrammable memory function
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
Battery not includedSome users note larger o-ring on battery tube causing assembly difficultyClip reversible but no dedicated channel on tailcapTailstanding slightly unstable
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