Comparison Console
Acebeam P18 vs Olight Odin S
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Odin S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam P18 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam P18 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 233% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam P18 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Odin S stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Odin S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P18 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Odin S stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P18 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 233% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Odin S stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P18 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 6640% 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$129.9Cheapest
US$149.99Most expensive
Weight
256 g (9.03 oz)Heaviest
193 g (6.81 oz)Lightest
Length
145 mm (5.71 in)Longest
127.5 mm (5.02 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
5000 lmHighest output
1500 lmLowest output
Max candela
98910 cdHighest candela
15600 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
629 m (2064 ft)Highest
250 m (820 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
31680 minLongest runtime
470 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion rechargeable
1x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery or 2x CR123A batteries
Charging type
USB Type-C
Magnetic charging cable (MCC)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
A6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useProfessional useSecurityLaw enforcementHuntingLong range illumination
Tactical useWeapon mountingSelf-defenseLaw enforcement
Common praise
High brightness and long rangeRobust and high-quality constructionIntuitive dual tail switch interfaceEffective tactical and daily modesIncluded high-capacity rechargeable 21700 battery
High brightness and long beam distanceVersatile power options with rechargeable batteryStable and secure mounting with M-LOK or Picatinny mountsCustomizable strobe functionReliable magnetic remote switch
Common complaints
Multi-LED design may be less efficient than single-LED for extended runtimesSome users reported battery drain issues if not frequently usedUSB-C cable length criticized as shortNo included holster or lanyard
Relatively heavy for a handheld flashlight at 193 gramsMainly suited for weapon mounting rather than general pocket carrySome users report run time limitations on high modes
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