Comparison Console
Acebeam Pokelit AA vs Wurkkos TS21
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 30% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. Wurkkos TS21 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 536% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Wurkkos TS21 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS21 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS21 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 536% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS21 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Pokelit AA stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 427% 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$34.9Cheapest
US$35Most expensive
Weight
54.6 g (1.93 oz)Lightest
78 g (2.75 oz)Heaviest
Length
94.8 mm (3.73 in)Shortest
113.4 mm (4.46 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
550 lmLowest output
3500 lmHighest output
Max candela
1849 cdLowest candela
11900 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
86 m (282 ft)Lowest
217 m (712 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3480 minLongest runtime
660 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x14500 USB-C rechargeable battery or 1x AA alkaline/NiMH battery
21700
Charging type
USB-C on battery
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
7075 aluminum alloy
Aluminum (6061 grade aerospace grade aluminum alloy, hard-anodized Type III)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEmergency lightCampingWalking the dog
Everyday carryHikingCampingEmergencyClose-to-mid range illuminationUsers who want advanced UI customization
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 output brightness for sizeExcellent build quality for priceAdvanced Anduril firmware providing many modes and customizationConvenient USB-C charging with included batteryMagnetic tailcap and bi-directional pocket clip for versatile carry
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 stepdown can be quick and noticeableUser interface may be complex for beginnersBody anodization shininess may not appeal to allIncluded manual may be sparse or missing
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