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
Dataset Expansion
Missing a brand?
Suggest an EDC brand for CarryCrew to research and add to the comparison database.
Community indexing queue online