Acebeam Pokelit AA vs ThruNite Archer Mini size comparison
The ThruNite Archer Mini is 12 mm (0.47 in) shorter than the Acebeam Pokelit AA, and 1 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs listed), so compare them with care.
The ThruNite Archer Mini is 12 mm (0.47 in) shorter than the Acebeam Pokelit AA, and 1 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs listed), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Acebeam Pokelit AA Check price ↗ | ThruNite Archer Mini Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 95 mm (3.74 in) | 83 mm (3.27 in)−12 mm |
| Head / width | 18 mm (0.71 in) | 17 mm (0.67 in)−1 mm |
| Body | 18 mm (0.71 in) | 17 mm (0.67 in)−1 mm |
| Weight | 54 g listed | 34 g listed |
| Battery | 14500 / AA | Built-in |
| Max output | 500 lm | 405 lm |
| Throw | 86 m | 87 m |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | not verified yet | $25.99 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | batteryjunction.com sourced Aluminum version | batteryjunction.com sourced Only body diameter listed |
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Pokelit AA vs Archer Mini: how they differ
Size and weight
The ThruNite Archer Mini is the shorter light: 83 mm (3.27 in) against 95 mm (3.74 in), a difference of 12 mm (13%). At its widest point the ThruNite Archer Mini is 1 mm slimmer (17 vs 18 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Acebeam Pokelit AA: 54 g listed; ThruNite Archer Mini: 34 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Acebeam Pokelit AA is rated brighter: 500 lm maximum vs 405 lm for the ThruNite Archer Mini, 23% more. For beam distance the ThruNite Archer Mini reaches further: 87 m vs 86 m rated throw (1% more).
Battery
The Acebeam Pokelit AA runs on removable 14500 / AA batteries; the ThruNite Archer Mini runs on a built-in rechargeable battery. Only the Acebeam Pokelit AA lets you swap in a charged spare.
Type
Both are EDC lights in our catalog with a tube body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Acebeam Pokelit AA if you want more output (500 lm vs 405 lm) and a removable cell you can swap. Choose the ThruNite Archer Mini if you want a shorter light (12 mm shorter) and a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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Pokelit AA vs Archer Mini FAQ
Which is smaller, the Acebeam Pokelit AA or the ThruNite Archer Mini?
The ThruNite Archer Mini is the shorter light: 83 mm (3.27 in) against 95 mm (3.74 in), a difference of 12 mm (13%). At its widest point the ThruNite Archer Mini is 1 mm slimmer (17 vs 18 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Acebeam Pokelit AA: 54 g listed; ThruNite Archer Mini: 34 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Acebeam Pokelit AA or the ThruNite Archer Mini?
The Acebeam Pokelit AA is rated brighter: 500 lm maximum vs 405 lm for the ThruNite Archer Mini, 23% more. For beam distance the ThruNite Archer Mini reaches further: 87 m vs 86 m rated throw (1% more).
Do the Acebeam Pokelit AA and ThruNite Archer Mini use the same battery?
The Acebeam Pokelit AA runs on removable 14500 / AA batteries; the ThruNite Archer Mini runs on a built-in rechargeable battery. Only the Acebeam Pokelit AA lets you swap in a charged spare.
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Sources
- Acebeam Pokelit AA: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. No verified price yet.
- ThruNite Archer Mini: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Price $25.99 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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