Comparison Console
Acebeam EC50 Gen III vs Olight Baldr Pro R
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 185% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr Pro R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr Pro R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr Pro R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 185% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr Pro R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 77319% 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$129.9Cheapest
US$169.95Most expensive
Weight
120 g (4.23 oz)Lightest
126 g (4.44 oz)Heaviest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3850 lmHighest output
1350 lmLowest output
Max candela
26500 cdHighest candela
10000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
326 m (1070 ft)Highest
200 m (656 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
72000 minLongest runtime
93 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 26650 Li-ion rechargeable
3.6V 1000mAh Li-po built-in rechargeable
Charging type
USB charging cable included
Magnetic USB charging port
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters)
IPX4
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aircraft grade aluminium with premium Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)HikingCampingOutdoor useProfessional use
Handgun or long gun weapon light with integrated green laserFast and precise aimingTactical and self-defense useSituational awareness in low light
Common praise
High max output and excellent beam pattern from CREE XHP70.2 LEDCompact size and lightweight design (120g) suitable for everyday carryIntegrated charging and simple UI with side switchGood beam distance and throw for outdoor tasksDurable construction with hard anodized finish
High 1350 lumen brightness with versatile lighting modesIntegrated green laser for accurate aimingMagnetic rechargeable battery with convenient USB chargingQuick attach and release mounting systemAmbidextrous controls with easy access to strobe
Common complaints
No explicit complaints from provided sources
Confusing model naming among Olight Baldr seriesSome users find beam color profile unusual with warm flood and cool hotspot