Comparison Console
Acebeam EC50 Gen III vs Olight S2R Baton II
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight S2R Baton II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Olight S2R Baton II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 235% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight S2R Baton II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2R Baton II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2R Baton II stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 235% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2R Baton II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 20% 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$69.95Cheapest
Weight
120 g (4.23 oz)Heaviest
98.5 g (3.47 oz)Lightest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
100 mm (3.94 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3850 lmHighest output
1150 lmLowest output
Max candela
26500 cdHighest candela
4600 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
326 m (1070 ft)Highest
135 m (443 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
72000 minShortest runtime
86400 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 26650 Li-ion rechargeable
Customized 18650 rechargeable lithium battery
Charging type
USB charging cable included
Magnetic USB charge base
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters)
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aircraft grade aluminium with premium Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)HikingCampingOutdoor useProfessional use
Everyday carry (EDC)CampingHousehold useKey-chain carryGeneral useCar lightingFishing
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 output of 1150 lumensCompact size suitable for everyday carryDurable aluminum alloy body with IPX8 waterproofingConvenient magnetic USB chargingMultiple brightness modes including moonlight and strobeStrong and versatile beam with good balance of flood and throwBattery indicator LED on side switchIncludes dual-direction pocket clips and lanyard
Common complaints
No explicit complaints from provided sources
Turbo mode lasts only 2 minutes before stepping downLearning curve for strobe activation