Comparison Console
Acebeam EC50 Gen II vs Olight Baton Ultra
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 16% 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$119Most expensive
US$99.99Cheapest
Weight
128 g (4.52 oz)Heaviest
116 g (4.09 oz)Lightest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
113.5 mm (4.47 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
1800 lmLowest output
Max candela
22800 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
302 m (991 ft)Highest
300 m (984 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
54000 min
Unknown
Power & durability
Battery type
1*26650 rechargeable Li-ion
Custom rechargeable battery included
Charging type
Micro-USB
USB-C, MCC magnetic charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters)
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aircraft grade aluminium, Type III hard-anodized finish, toughened ultra-clear glass lens with anti-reflective coating
Olight OAL™ proprietary aluminum alloy (O-aluminum)
Use case profile
Best for
Compact EDC with high outputClose to 3000 lumens outputGood runtimeComfortable to holdOutdoor and home use
EDC (Everyday Carry)Users wanting high output and throw in compact sizeUsers needing USB-C and magnetic charging convenience
Common praise
Very high output and brightnessBest UI and mode spacing among competitorsComfortable to hold and useDigitally regulated output for consistent brightnessGood beam profile balancing throw and floodIncludes convenient Moon Low modeWell made with quality materials
Compact size yet powerful 1800 lumens outputExcellent beam quality with crisp hotspot and natural white beamDurable Olight OAL aluminum bodyDual switches for flexible and intuitive controlConvenient USB-C and magnetic charging optionsIPX8 water resistance
Common complaints
Slight pause between modes when cycling throughHolster is large and bulky relative to the flashlight
Mode memory behavior for High mode is inconsistent and confusingLockout is activated by long hold making accidental activation easierNo dedicated mode memory for Turbo and StrobeTail switch uses High and Turbo modes instead of Medium and Turbo which may limit versatility