Comparison Console
Acebeam EC50 Gen III vs Olight S30R Baton II
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 6% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 277% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 277% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 Gen III stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 67% 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$130Most expensive
Weight
120 g (4.23 oz)Lightest
128 g (4.52 oz)Heaviest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
118 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3850 lmHighest output
1020 lmLowest output
Max candela
26500 cdHighest candela
9600 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
326 m (1070 ft)Highest
196 m (643 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
72000 minLongest runtime
43200 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 26650 Li-ion rechargeable
1 x 18650 Lithium-Ion
Charging type
USB charging cable included
Micro-USB via charging dock
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
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
Type-III hard anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)HikingCampingOutdoor useProfessional use
Everyday carryOutdoor useWorklightHands-free use with magnetic tailcap attachment
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 max brightness with useful beam distanceLong runtime especially on lower modesConvenient magnetic tailcap for hands-free useIncluded rechargeable battery and charging dock
Common complaints
No explicit complaints from provided sources
Turbo mode limited to about 3 minutes before stepping downWeight excluding battery slightly heavier than some competitors