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
Cheapest
ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
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.
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 Carry▣Emergency Light▣Camping▣Walking The Dog
▣Everyday Carry▣Self Defense▣Emergency Use
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
✓Compact Size And Lightweight✓Good Build Quality And Tough Anodized Finish✓Multiple Useful Brightness Modes Including Firefly✓Waterproof And Impact Resistant✓Tactical Design With Stainless Steel Strike Bezel And Knurled Grip✓Programmable Memory Function
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
⚠Battery Not Included⚠Some Users Note Larger O Ring On Battery Tube Causing Assembly Difficulty⚠Clip Reversible But No Dedicated Channel On Tailcap⚠Tailstanding Slightly Unstable