False, the Olight uses all types of AA batteries. The only battery that should not be used is the 3.7v 14500. I have both, and I’ve gone back and forth. In the end the Olight is a better engineered light.
Olight really is better. I have i5r in high cri and the beam is simply amazing for up close tasks. The pokelit aa - gray ,with 1000 lumen on turbo and 600 on high, is like a mini tactical light. In lower modes is a bit greenish though.
I think you have made a mistake on the runtimes and output regarding the pokelit AA. You compared the olight using its priority 2.4v lithium battery to the pokelit alkaline 1.5v runtimes and outputs. The pokelit whilst using the supplied 3.7v lithium battery outputs the follwing: Low mode: 5 lumens (which is why on your video you mention it looks more than 0.5 lumens) Medium mode: 190 lumens for 2 hours High mode: 550 lumens for 35s then 330 lumens for 1hour and 1 minute. So the pokelit wins on overall output power but has lower runtimes than the I5R because if this and of course the smaller battery capacity.
Yeah, I thought there was something off about the .5 lumen output. It looked way too bright. This is weird because these are the specs I got off the Acebeam website. Where did you get your specs? Unless they have updated the website, it should still be there as I explained it. But you are definitely right!! Thanks man
Hi just a few points of correction: I have had an i5r for some time and regarding batteries, it works with the proprietary battery supplied, plus it can use all standard aa batteries,.NiMh, Lithium and Alkaline. It's actually shown in the manual that these are compatible batteries. I have used all 3 without any issues. The only non recommended battery is 3.7v lithium-ion.
Oh wow. Thanks so much, Graham! I wasn't sure what it meant in the manual when it named those batteries as being ok, but then also said underneath that non-compatible batteries would damage the light. Hence not wanting to risk it. Thank you for the correction mate!
Thanks for your comment. I Have been corrected on this issue. The manual is not very straight forward but I have been told you can put AA in the Olight. Thanks mate
I can't knock either of the two. You did a great demo comparison. Like you, I do want enough flood but my 'focus' is big time on candela. I'd likely go then with the Acebeam and I do like that it takes various batteries too. Again, bravo to both manufacturers. All being said, for the money and size, I like my Weltool T1 Pro the best.
Unlike my aluminum Pokelit, my copper one always starts in low mode. And it also has a more rounded focused beam, but it is a lot heavier. I unscrewed the tail cap on mine (It unscrews in reverse direction) and carefully stretched the button spring to give it more resistance to reduce the chance of accidental activation.
I just use rechargeable AA in i5t when i used to work nights. Never used i5r, but proprietary battery is a bummer. Just ordered the pokelit aa gray 1000lm
@@wesolowskimatt the gray so far has been dependable. Works when i need it. It’s replacing maratac 14500 tri flood “1250lm” had that in my pocket unused for a while, power went out at work and it died within minutes.
I like my i5r titanium. It works great, but the button is too easy to activate. I’ve had it come on in my pocket a couple of times. Therefore I either carry my Pokelit or my Microstream. Plus the Pokelite has the best retention pocket clip that I’ve seen on any aa light. It stays put in my pocket when I’m loading and installing medical equipment at my job.
Hey buddy, yes I agree with you, I'd go the AceBeam as well. And awwwww OLight makes me sick, those greedy little pigs with their propriety batteries. Anyways, good comparison, may you live forever take care = )
Thanks Bruce. I have to correct myself about the proprietary system in this light. I have been corrected in that the i5R can use other batteries, but not all other batteries. So in this case i was wrong and it is not a proprietary system. Thanks for your comment as always
Acebeams button sounds hallow and plasticky, olight switch sounds tanky and premium, love my i5r regal blue and i compare it to my lumintop d1 in medium mode wich is 600 lumens and i can say that they are the same to my eyes just a tad bit brighter on the lumintop but not that noticeable
@@bernardtan1 This video was about two semi-similar 14500 lights. The Pokelit Gray is in a different League. Check out my review of the Pokelite gray and the thrunite archer pro. they are more similar
False, the Olight uses all types of AA batteries. The only battery that should not be used is the 3.7v 14500. I have both, and I’ve gone back and forth. In the end the Olight is a better engineered light.
Olight really is better. I have i5r in high cri and the beam is simply amazing for up close tasks.
The pokelit aa - gray ,with 1000 lumen on turbo and 600 on high, is like a mini tactical light. In lower modes is a bit greenish though.
For me the I5R is an amazing EDC flashlight.
I think you have made a mistake on the runtimes and output regarding the pokelit AA. You compared the olight using its priority 2.4v lithium battery to the pokelit alkaline 1.5v runtimes and outputs.
The pokelit whilst using the supplied 3.7v lithium battery outputs the follwing:
Low mode: 5 lumens (which is why on your video you mention it looks more than 0.5 lumens)
Medium mode: 190 lumens for 2 hours
High mode: 550 lumens for 35s then 330 lumens for 1hour and 1 minute.
So the pokelit wins on overall output power but has lower runtimes than the I5R because if this and of course the smaller battery capacity.
Yeah, I thought there was something off about the .5 lumen output. It looked way too bright. This is weird because these are the specs I got off the Acebeam website.
Where did you get your specs? Unless they have updated the website, it should still be there as I explained it.
But you are definitely right!!
Thanks man
@@flashlightcrazy it's on the official website there is a specs for lithium, alkaline and Ni-MH
Hi just a few points of correction: I have had an i5r for some time and regarding batteries, it works with the proprietary battery supplied, plus it can use all standard aa batteries,.NiMh, Lithium and Alkaline. It's actually shown in the manual that these are compatible batteries. I have used all 3 without any issues. The only non recommended battery is 3.7v lithium-ion.
Oh wow. Thanks so much, Graham! I wasn't sure what it meant in the manual when it named those batteries as being ok, but then also said underneath that non-compatible batteries would damage the light. Hence not wanting to risk it. Thank you for the correction mate!
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Hey.....you can put double A in Olight...
I m sure !
You have a possibility to change battery.
I choose the olight....i have 3 ir5....
I like it
Bye
Thanks for your comment. I Have been corrected on this issue. The manual is not very straight forward but I have been told you can put AA in the Olight. Thanks mate
Is this an old model? Cause now the Pokelit's high mode is 550lm-330lm (35s-1h 85m throw) and medium 190lm (2h21min)
both batteries are packing the same power capacity at 3.4Wh
I can't knock either of the two. You did a great demo comparison. Like you, I do want enough flood but my 'focus' is big time on candela. I'd likely go then with the Acebeam and I do like that it takes various batteries too. Again, bravo to both manufacturers. All being said, for the money and size, I like my Weltool T1 Pro the best.
Weltool make incredible lights mate! I can't argue there
Unlike my aluminum Pokelit, my copper one always starts in low mode. And it also has a more rounded focused beam, but it is a lot heavier. I unscrewed the tail cap on mine (It unscrews in reverse direction) and carefully stretched the button spring to give it more resistance to reduce the chance of accidental activation.
Ahhh clever!
The other difference is the copper version has a nichia 519a emitter and the standard aluminium one has a nichia 219f emitter.
Acebeam all the way!
I think thrunite saver is the best pls. review it. tnx
I just use rechargeable AA in i5t when i used to work nights. Never used i5r, but proprietary battery is a bummer. Just ordered the pokelit aa gray 1000lm
How you like gray Version? I like it a lot on high, and I use just this mode , mostly because I don't mind carrying second flashlight with better cri.
@@wesolowskimatt the gray so far has been dependable. Works when i need it. It’s replacing maratac 14500 tri flood “1250lm” had that in my pocket unused for a while, power went out at work and it died within minutes.
I see a copper one on Amazon and holy hell I want it.
Here in the UK the Acebeam is currently half the price of the Olight...
I like my i5r titanium. It works great, but the button is too easy to activate. I’ve had it come on in my pocket a couple of times. Therefore I either carry my Pokelit or my Microstream. Plus the Pokelite has the best retention pocket clip that I’ve seen on any aa light. It stays put in my pocket when I’m loading and installing medical equipment at my job.
That is true. It feels rigid but i guess rigid is good
Hey buddy, yes I agree with you, I'd go the AceBeam as well. And awwwww OLight makes me sick, those greedy little pigs with their propriety batteries.
Anyways, good comparison, may you live forever take care = )
Thanks Bruce. I have to correct myself about the proprietary system in this light. I have been corrected in that the i5R can use other batteries, but not all other batteries. So in this case i was wrong and it is not a proprietary system.
Thanks for your comment as always
Acebeams button sounds hallow and plasticky, olight switch sounds tanky and premium, love my i5r regal blue and i compare it to my lumintop d1 in medium mode wich is 600 lumens and i can say that they are the same to my eyes just a tad bit brighter on the lumintop but not that noticeable
Acebeam has updated the output and runtimes..
Acebeam has the 1000 lumens version with cold tint which this review failed to mention.
Haha, at the time of this review, the Acebeam Pokelit Gray was not out and did not exist yet, But thanks for the very useful comment
@@flashlightcrazy RUclips says this video is 4 months ago so I was wondering why the grey wasn't mentioned
@@bernardtan1 This video was about two semi-similar 14500 lights. The Pokelit Gray is in a different League. Check out my review of the Pokelite gray and the thrunite archer pro. they are more similar
I pronounce the acebeam like "pokey-lit" just because of Pokemon, honestly.
haha love that. Honestly i don't know how to pronounce it