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Acebeam Pokelit vs GP Discovery CR42

What Pokelit does better (1) and where CR42 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam Pokelit
Acebeam · 2022Pokelit
5.3Score
1 advantage≈ $35
vs
GP Discovery CR42
GP Discovery · 2022CR42
5.4Score
1 advantage≈ $40
Higher score
3.0Brightness & throw4.7
5.8Battery & charging4.6

Why is Pokelit better than CR42?

  1. Maximum runtime58 h vs 40 h+45%

Why is CR42 better than Pokelit?

  1. Maximum output550 lm vs 1,000 lm+82%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam PokelitAcebeam Pokelit≈ $355.3
Light output
Maximum output550 lm1,000 lm
Peak beam intensity1,849 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)86 m—
Light sourceLEDLED
LED & beam
LED emitterNichia 219F—
LED makerNichia—
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ion, AA, C18650 Li-ion
Maximum runtime58 h40 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Size & weight
Length / height94.8 mm—
Head diameter / width18.2 mm—
Body diameter / depth17.8 mm—
Weight55 g—
Modes & features
Brightness levels3—
SwitchTail switch—
SOS / beacon—Yes
Colours—Black
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