Comparison Console
Acebeam Pokelit AA vs ThruNite T1S
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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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
ThruNite T1S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
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 heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 55% 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.
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$34.9Most expensive
US$30Cheapest
Weight
54.6 g (1.93 oz)Lightest
63 g (2.22 oz)Heaviest
Length
94.8 mm (3.73 in)Longest
69.5 mm (2.74 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
550 lmLowest output
1212 lmHighest output
Max candela
1849 cdLowest candela
8460 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
86 m (282 ft)Lowest
184 m (604 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3480 minShortest runtime
38880 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
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 carryEmergency lightCampingWalking the dog
EDC useCompact portable lightHands-free use with magnetic tail and clip
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 light weightPowerful max output for sizeUSB-C PD chargingNon-proprietary batteryMagnetic tailcap and dual-directional clip for hands-free useGood build quality and anodized aluminum body
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
Green tint shifts on lower brightness modesPlastic concave TIR optic is prone to scratchingLimited to cool white SST-40 LEDDoes not have glass lensClip design not preferred by some
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