Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Saber stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Saber stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
ThruNite Saber stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
ThruNite Saber stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
ThruNite Saber stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
ThruNite Saber stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 205% 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 x AA alkaline or 1 x 14500 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB-C on battery
USB-C on battery cell with included USB to USB-C cable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
7075 aluminum alloy
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry▣Emergency Light▣Camping▣Walking The Dog
▣Everyday Carry▣Outdoor Activities▣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 Design✓Ability To Run On Widely Available Aa Or Rechargeable 14500 Battery✓Included USB C Rechargeable Battery And Cable✓Simple And Effective Two Mode Ui Reducing Complexity✓Good Beam Throw And Tight Beam Profile
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
⚠Low Cri Output (under 70)⚠Limited To Two Modes Only⚠No Built In Charging Port On Flashlight Body, Charging Occurs On Battery⚠Tailcap Unscrews At The Head End, Which Can Confuse Some Users