Comparison Console
Acebeam EC50 Gen III 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 58% gap from the closest alternative. Olight S2 Baton stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 305% 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 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 160% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 138% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 305% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1329% 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$129.9Most expensive
US$49.95Cheapest
Weight
120 g (4.23 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
3850 lmHighest output
950 lmLowest output
Max candela
26500 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
326 m (1070 ft)Highest
142 m (466 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
72000 minLongest runtime
5040 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 26650 Li-ion rechargeable
1x 18650 or 2x CR123A
Charging type
USB charging cable included
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 with premium Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)HikingCampingOutdoor UseProfessional Use
Users Looking For A Compact Flashlight That Can Accept 18650 BatteriesEveryday CarryGeneral Use
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
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
No Explicit Complaints From Provided Sources
Battery And Charger Not IncludedDiscontinued Model, Availability Limited
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