Comparison Console
Acebeam L16 vs Olight Baton 4
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Baton 4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L16 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baton 4 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2186% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Baton 4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L16 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 4 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L16 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L16 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 4 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2186% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 4 stands out as the lowest candela option for max candela, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L16 stands out as the highest candela option for max candela, with about a 1490% 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
Unknown
US$64.99
Weight
218 g (7.69 oz)Heaviest
194.1 g (6.85 oz)Lightest
Length
153.3 mm (6.04 in)
Unknown
Output
Max lumens
2220 lmHighest output
1300 lmLowest output
Max candela
114900 cdHighest candela
7225 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
678 m (2224 ft)Highest
170 m (558 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1890 minShortest runtime
43200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 Li-ion
Customized 650mAh IMR16340 rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
MCC magnetic charging cable and charging case with 5000mAh power bank
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (5m)
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
HA Type III anodized aluminum (A6061-T6)
Type III hard anodized aerospace-grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useHuntingEDC/outdoor use
General EDC use in urban environmentsDog walkingHome maintenanceUsers needing wide flood beam lighting
Common praise
Excellent build quality with thick satin anodizingIntuitive and best-in-class user interface with dedicated turbo and momentary turboGood beam quality with tight hotspot suitable for long-range useIncludes useful accessories such as holster, lanyard, spare o-ringsComfortable size and great grip with knurling
Wide and smooth flood beamLong battery runtime up to 30 daysConvenient magnetic charging and charging caseDurable aerospace-grade aluminum constructionIntegrated battery and brightness level indicators
Common complaints
Mode spacing is cramped in upper outputsLockout requires a long hold which can be inconvenient
Not designed for long-distance throw applicationsSome users may prefer standard sizes over compact; length not specified
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