Comparison Console
Acebeam L30 Gen II vs Olight Baton 3 Pro Max
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 8% 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$126.4Most expensive
US$120.95Cheapest
Weight
168 g (5.93 oz)Heaviest
148 g (5.22 oz)Lightest
Length
162 mm (6.38 in)Longest
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lmHighest output
2500 lmLowest output
Max candela
34800 cdHighest candela
6974 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
373 m (1224 ft)Highest
167 m (548 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
93600 minLongest runtime
86400 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 / 1x 18650 / 2x CR123
1x 21700 proprietary Li-ion rechargeable
Charging type
Micro USB
Proprietary magnetic USB charging cable (MCC3)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8 (5 meters submersible)
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with Type III Hard Anodized finish
Aluminum (black and green versions) or magnesium alloy (desert tan version)
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useWeapon mountingLaw enforcementSelf-defenceHuntingSearch & RescueOutdoor activities
Everyday carry (EDC)General outdoor activitiesPowerful illumination with long runtimeSafe use near skin due to proximity sensor
Common praise
Very bright output with good throw distanceRobust build quality and durable materialsConvenient dual-switch interfaceReliable and long runtime with 21700 batteryGood color rendition with 5000K LED
High build quality and solid machiningPowerful 2500 lumens output with good beam distance (~167 m)Very long maximum runtime (up to 60 days/86400 minutes)User-friendly interface with easy-to-use recessed side switchProximity sensor to prevent accidental burns, which can be disabledConvenient magnetic proprietary charging with included MCC3 USB cableLightweight magnesium alloy version availableIncludes a travel pouch and magnetic L-shaped stand for storage
Common complaints
Can get hot at higher output levelsHeavier weight without battery
Battery is a proprietary 21700 cell limiting battery replacement optionsLight is larger than previous 18650 Baton models, potentially bulky for someLimited impact resistance information and no explicit tested drop rating