Comparison Console
Acebeam EC50 vs Olight S30R Baton II
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 194% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC50 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 194% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC50 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 12% 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$136.9Most expensive
US$130Cheapest
Weight
128 g (4.52 oz)
128 g (4.52 oz)
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
118 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
1020 lmLowest output
Max candela
22800 cdHighest candela
9600 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
302 m (991 ft)Highest
196 m (643 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
54000 minLongest runtime
43200 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
26650 rechargeable Li-ion
1 x 18650 Lithium-Ion
Charging type
Micro-USB wired charging, 2A current
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, Type III hard-anodized finish, toughened ultra-clear glass lens with anti-reflective coating
Type-III hard anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useProfessional use
Everyday carryOutdoor useWorklightHands-free use with magnetic tailcap attachment
Common praise
High maximum output of 3000 lumensLong maximum runtime up to 900 hours on lowest settingIntegrated fast 2A USB chargingCompact and lightweight design at 128g (without battery)Good beam distance of 302 metersDurable construction with aircraft grade aluminum and waterproof to IPX8Smooth floody beam and well-regulated output
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
Standby current causes some battery drainMode cycling speed slower compared to some competitorsLow voltage cutoff set somewhat low risking battery stress if over-drainedSometimes side switch is sensitive causing unintended clicks
Turbo mode limited to about 3 minutes before stepping downWeight excluding battery slightly heavier than some competitors