Comparison Console
Acebeam EC50 Gen II vs Olight S2 Baton
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative. Olight S2 Baton stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 216% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 138% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 153% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 216% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 971% 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$49.95Cheapest
Weight
128 g (4.52 oz)Heaviest
50.5 g (1.78 oz)Lightest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
103 mm (4.06 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
950 lmLowest output
Max candela
22800 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
302 m (991 ft)Highest
142 m (466 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
54000 minLongest runtime
5040 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1*26650 rechargeable Li-ion
1x 18650 or 2x CR123A
Charging type
Micro-USB
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters)
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminium, Type III hard-anodized finish, toughened ultra-clear glass lens with anti-reflective coating
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Compact EDC with high outputClose to 3000 lumens outputGood runtimeComfortable to holdOutdoor and home use
Users looking for a compact flashlight that can accept 18650 batteriesEveryday carryGeneral use
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 form factor with high outputHomogeneous cool white beamMagnetic tail cap for hands-free useMultiple brightness modes including moonlight and strobeLow standby current for longer battery life
Common complaints
Slight pause between modes when cycling throughHolster is large and bulky relative to the flashlight
Battery and charger not includedDiscontinued model, availability limited
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