Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite T1S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite T1S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 120% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
ThruNite T1S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
ThruNite T1S stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
ThruNite T1S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 120% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
ThruNite T1S stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1017% 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
18350
Charging type
USB-C on battery
USB-C PD compatible
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
7075 aluminum alloy
Aluminum 6061-T6
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry▣Emergency Light▣Camping▣Walking The Dog
▣EDC Use▣Compact Portable Light▣Hands Free Use With Magnetic Tail And Clip
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 Light Weight✓Powerful Max Output For Size✓USB C Pd Charging✓Non Proprietary Battery✓Magnetic Tailcap And Dual Directional Clip For Hands Free Use✓Good Build Quality And Anodized Aluminum Body
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
⚠Green Tint Shifts On Lower Brightness Modes⚠Plastic Concave Tir Optic Is Prone To Scratching⚠Limited To Cool White Sst 40 LED⚠Does Not Have Glass Lens⚠Clip Design Not Preferred By Some