Comparison Console
Acebeam EC35 vs Olight Baldr RL Mini
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Acebeam EC35 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC35 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam EC35 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr RL Mini stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr RL Mini stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr RL Mini stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr RL Mini stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC35 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 111240% 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$105Most expensive
Weight
85 g (3.00 oz)Lightest
91 g (3.21 oz)Heaviest
Length
139 mm (5.47 in)Longest
57 mm (2.24 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1100 lmHighest output
600 lmLowest output
Max candela
8100 cdHighest candela
4225 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
180 m (591 ft)Highest
130 m (427 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
108000 minLongest runtime
97 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 or 2 x CR123A
3.7V 230mAh rechargeable lithium polymer battery (built-in)
Charging type
USB Type-C
Magnetic charging port
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IPX4
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum with type III hard-anodized finish
Aluminium alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor sportsPocket carry
PoliceMilitaryTactical UseSelf-defenseLaw Enforcement
Common praise
Reliable performanceUSB-C charging portCompact size and lightweightComfortable grip from diamond knurled designGood build quality
Bright output with combined white LED and red laser for accuracyCompact and easy to install/remount with quick attach/detach systemRechargeable battery with magnetic charging port and low battery indicatorAmbidextrous switches for ease of use
Common complaints
Somewhat dated designShort impact resistance (1 meter)No waterproofing when USB-C port cover is open
No strobe or SOS modes availableBeam distance limited to 130 metersRuntime is under two hours on highest setting
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