Comparison Console
Acebeam Pokelit AA vs Wuben PL01
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben PL01 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben PL01 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben PL01 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben PL01 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 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.
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 116% 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$20Cheapest
Weight
54.6 g (1.93 oz)Heaviest
45 g (1.59 oz)Lightest
Length
94.8 mm (3.73 in)Shortest
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
550 lmLowest output
650 lmHighest output
Max candela
1849 cdHighest candela
1686 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
86 m (282 ft)Highest
82 m (269 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3480 minShortest runtime
7500 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x14500 USB-C rechargeable battery or 1x AA alkaline/NiMH battery
1x 10880 Li-ion or 2x AAA cells
Charging type
USB-C on battery
USB-C (on-cell)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
7075 aluminum alloy
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEmergency lightCampingWalking the dog
Everyday carryDaily commuteBusiness tripCampingOutdoor workTravelEmergenciesInspectionHands-free lighting with 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
High CRI (>90) neutral white lightLow price and good valueCompact and lightweight designDual power option using 10880 Li-ion or AAA batteriesGood waterproof and impact resistance
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
Output slightly lower than claimedPositive DUV tint (slightly greenish)