Comparison Console
Acebeam L17 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 2% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baton 4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L17 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Baton 4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L17 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L17 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 4 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L17 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L17 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 4 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1141% 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$81.79Most expensive
US$64.99Cheapest
Weight
199 g (7.02 oz)Heaviest
194.1 g (6.85 oz)Lightest
Length
140.5 mm (5.53 in)
Unknown
Output
Max lumens
1400 lmHighest output
1300 lmLowest output
Max candela
160801 cdHighest candela
7225 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
802 m (2631 ft)Highest
170 m (558 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3480 minShortest runtime
43200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 Li-ion battery (included)
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
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
A6061-T6 aerospace-grade aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Type III hard anodized aerospace-grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useHuntingLong-range illumination
General EDC use in urban environmentsDog walkingHome maintenanceUsers needing wide flood beam lighting
Common praise
Impressive beam throw (up to 802 meters in white version)Compact and ergonomic designSilent electronic tail switchRobust build quality and IP68 waterproofingAvailable in useful colored LED options for hunting
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
Significant heat buildup on Turbo mode requiring cautionLarge brightness step between High and Turbo modesLack of knurling for enhanced grip
Not designed for long-distance throw applicationsSome users may prefer standard sizes over compact; length not specified