Comparison Console
Acebeam EC65 vs Olight Baldr RL Mini
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam EC65 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baldr RL Mini stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam EC65 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 567% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Baldr RL Mini stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC65 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC65 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr RL Mini stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr RL Mini stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC65 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 567% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr RL Mini stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam EC65 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 152% 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$119.5Most expensive
US$105Cheapest
Weight
82 g (2.89 oz)Lightest
91 g (3.21 oz)Heaviest
Length
114.5 mm (4.51 in)Longest
57 mm (2.24 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lmHighest output
600 lmLowest output
Max candela
16600 cdHighest candela
4225 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
258 m (846 ft)Highest
130 m (427 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
244 minLongest runtime
97 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable Li-ion (included), compatible with 18650 and 2xCR123 using adapter
3.7V 230mAh rechargeable lithium polymer battery (built-in)
Charging type
USB Type-C
Magnetic charging port
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
Waterproof under water 5 meters
IPX4
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminium with type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Aluminium alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Outdoor useTactical applications
PoliceMilitaryTactical UseSelf-defenseLaw Enforcement
Common praise
Very bright and long-range beamCompact and lightweight for EDCFast USB-C chargingSolid build quality with good gripIncludes rechargeable high-capacity battery
Bright output with combined white LED and red laser for accuracyCompact and easy to install/remount with quick attach/detach systemRechargeable battery with magnetic charging port and low battery indicatorAmbidextrous switches for ease of use
Common complaints
Gets very hot on turbo mode with short runtimeTurbo mode steps down after 1 minuteTailcap spring may rattle without battery
No strobe or SOS modes availableBeam distance limited to 130 metersRuntime is under two hours on highest setting