Acebeam Pokelit AA vs Nitecore MT1A Pro size comparison
The Nitecore MT1A Pro is 2 mm (0.08 in) shorter than the Acebeam Pokelit AA, and 1.8 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs listed), so compare them with care.
The Nitecore MT1A Pro is 2 mm (0.08 in) shorter than the Acebeam Pokelit AA, and 1.8 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs listed), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Acebeam Pokelit AA Check price ↗ | Nitecore MT1A Pro Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 95 mm (3.74 in) | 93 mm (3.66 in)−2 mm |
| Head / width | 18 mm (0.71 in) | 19.8 mm (0.78 in)+1.8 mm |
| Body | 18 mm (0.71 in) | 17.3 mm (0.68 in)−0.7 mm |
| Tail | — | 19.6 mm (0.77 in) |
| Weight | 54 g listed | 52 g with battery |
| Battery | 14500 / AA | 14500 / AA |
| Max output | 500 lm | 800 lm |
| Throw | 86 m | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Source | batteryjunction.com sourced Aluminum version | nitecorestore.com sourced Listed 3.66" / head 0.78" / tube 0.68" / tail 0.77", 1.83 oz; converted |
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Pokelit AA vs MT1A Pro: how they differ
Size and weight
The Nitecore MT1A Pro is the shorter light: 93 mm (3.66 in) against 95 mm (3.74 in), a difference of 2 mm (2%). At its widest point the Acebeam Pokelit AA is 1.8 mm slimmer (18 vs 19.8 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Acebeam Pokelit AA: 54 g listed; Nitecore MT1A Pro: 52 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Nitecore MT1A Pro is rated brighter: 800 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the Acebeam Pokelit AA, 60% more.
Battery
Both run on removable 14500 / AA batteries, so spare cells work in either light.
Type
Both are EDC lights in our catalog with a tube body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Acebeam Pokelit AA if you want a slimmer profile (1.8 mm narrower). Choose the Nitecore MT1A Pro if you want more output (800 lm vs 500 lm). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
Check price ↗ Acebeam Pokelit AA Check price ↗ Nitecore MT1A Pro
Pokelit AA vs MT1A Pro FAQ
Which is smaller, the Acebeam Pokelit AA or the Nitecore MT1A Pro?
The Nitecore MT1A Pro is the shorter light: 93 mm (3.66 in) against 95 mm (3.74 in), a difference of 2 mm (2%). At its widest point the Acebeam Pokelit AA is 1.8 mm slimmer (18 vs 19.8 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Acebeam Pokelit AA: 54 g listed; Nitecore MT1A Pro: 52 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Acebeam Pokelit AA or the Nitecore MT1A Pro?
The Nitecore MT1A Pro is rated brighter: 800 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the Acebeam Pokelit AA, 60% more.
Do the Acebeam Pokelit AA and Nitecore MT1A Pro use the same battery?
Both run on removable 14500 / AA batteries, so spare cells work in either light.