Comparison Console
Acebeam EC35 Gen II vs Olight S2R Baton II
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Olight S2R Baton II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2R Baton II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2R Baton II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2R Baton II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2R Baton II stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 25% 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$66.9Cheapest
US$69.95Most expensive
Weight
84.8 g (2.99 oz)Lightest
98.5 g (3.47 oz)Heaviest
Length
138.7 mm (5.46 in)Longest
100 mm (3.94 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1100 lmLowest output
1150 lmHighest output
Max candela
8100 cdHighest candela
4600 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
180 m (591 ft)Highest
135 m (443 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
108000 minLongest runtime
86400 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery (compatible with 2x CR123 batteries)
Customized 18650 rechargeable lithium battery
Charging type
USB Type-C charging port
Magnetic USB charge base
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX68 (2 meters submersible)
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum body with military grade type III hard-anodized finish
Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCompact lightweight useOne-handed operation
Everyday carry (EDC)CampingHousehold useKey-chain carryGeneral useCar lightingFishing
Common praise
Very reliableGood USB-C charging speedCompact and lightweight for EDC
High maximum output of 1150 lumensCompact size suitable for everyday carryDurable aluminum alloy body with IPX8 waterproofingConvenient magnetic USB chargingMultiple brightness modes including moonlight and strobeStrong and versatile beam with good balance of flood and throwBattery indicator LED on side switchIncludes dual-direction pocket clips and lanyard
Common complaints
Somewhat dated design
Turbo mode lasts only 2 minutes before stepping downLearning curve for strobe activation