Comparison Console
Acebeam L30 Gen II vs Olight S30R Baton II
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 292% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 292% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 117% 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$126.4Cheapest
US$130Most expensive
Weight
168 g (5.93 oz)Heaviest
128 g (4.52 oz)Lightest
Length
162 mm (6.38 in)Longest
118 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lmHighest output
1020 lmLowest output
Max candela
34800 cdHighest candela
9600 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
373 m (1224 ft)Highest
196 m (643 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
93600 minLongest runtime
43200 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 / 1x 18650 / 2x CR123
1 x 18650 Lithium-Ion
Charging type
Micro USB
Micro-USB via charging dock
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8 (5 meters submersible)
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with Type III Hard Anodized finish
Type-III hard anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseWeapon MountingLaw EnforcementSelf DefenceHuntingSearch & RescueOutdoor Activities
Everyday CarryOutdoor UseWorklightHands Free Use With Magnetic Tailcap Attachment
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 Max Brightness With Useful Beam DistanceLong Runtime Especially On Lower ModesConvenient Magnetic Tailcap For Hands Free UseIncluded Rechargeable Battery And Charging Dock
Common complaints
Can Get Hot At Higher Output LevelsHeavier Weight Without Battery
Turbo Mode Limited To About 3 Minutes Before Stepping DownWeight Excluding Battery Slightly Heavier Than Some Competitors
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