Comparison Console
Acebeam EC50 Gen III vs Olight Baldr S
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Baldr S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 381% 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 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr S stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr S stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 381% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr S 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 51329% 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$148.45Most expensive
Weight
120 g (4.23 oz)Heaviest
95 g (3.35 oz)Lightest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
63 mm (2.48 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3850 lmHighest output
800 lmLowest output
Max candela
26500 cdHighest candela
4400 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
326 m (1070 ft)Highest
130 m (427 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
72000 minLongest runtime
140 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 26650 Li-ion rechargeable
3.7V 380mAh Rechargeable Lithium Polymer Battery (Built-in)
Charging type
USB charging cable included
Magnetic Charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters)
IPX4
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminium with premium Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)HikingCampingOutdoor UseProfessional Use
Tactical UseSelf DefenseMilitaryLaw EnforcementCompact Firearms Compatibility
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 Maximum Brightness (800 Lumens)Long Maximum Runtime Of 140 Minutes On Low ModeAdjustable Green Or Blue Laser For AimingDual Ambidextrous Switches For Easy OperationCompact Size And Easy Installation With Quick Install Sliding Rail MountReliable Construction With Ipx4 Waterproof Rating And 1 Meter Impact Resistance
Common complaints
No Explicit Complaints From Provided Sources
No SOS Or Beacon ModeLimited To Max 130 Meters Beam Distance, Which May Be Shorter Compared To Some Larger Flashlights
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