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Acebeam EC65 vs Olight Baldr RL Mini

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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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

Cheapest

Olight Baldr RL Mini stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Acebeam EC65 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Acebeam EC65 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Olight Baldr RL Mini stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Olight Baldr RL Mini stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam EC65 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 567% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Olight Baldr RL Mini stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

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.

Acebeam EC65 — Beam distance: 258 m (846 ft)Acebeam EC65 — Max candela: 16600 cdAcebeam EC65 — Weight: 82 g (2.89 oz)Acebeam EC65 — Length: 114.5 mm (4.51 in)Acebeam EC65 — Retail price: US$119.5Acebeam EC65 — Impact resistance: 1.2 m (4 ft)Olight Baldr RL Mini — Beam distance: 130 m (427 ft)Olight Baldr RL Mini — Max candela: 4225 cdOlight Baldr RL Mini — Weight: 91 g (3.21 oz)Olight Baldr RL Mini — Length: 57 mm (2.24 in)Olight Baldr RL Mini — Retail price: US$105Olight Baldr RL Mini — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
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 Use▣Tactical Applications
▣Police▣Military▣Tactical Use▣Self Defense▣Law Enforcement
Common praise
✓Very Bright And Long Range Beam✓Compact And Lightweight For EDC✓Fast USB C Charging✓Solid Build Quality With Good Grip✓Includes Rechargeable High Capacity Battery
✓Bright Output With Combined White LED And Red Laser For Accuracy✓Compact And Easy To Install/remount With Quick Attach/detach System✓Rechargeable Battery With Magnetic Charging Port And Low Battery Indicator✓Ambidextrous Switches For Ease Of Use
Common complaints
⚠Gets Very Hot On Turbo Mode With Short Runtime⚠Turbo Mode Steps Down After 1 Minute⚠Tailcap Spring May Rattle Without Battery
⚠No Strobe Or SOS Modes Available⚠Beam Distance Limited To 130 Meters⚠Runtime Is Under Two Hours On Highest Setting

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