Comparison Console
Acebeam PT20 vs Olight S1 Mini Baton
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam PT20 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 7% 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$39.9Cheapest
US$50Most expensive
Weight
47 g (1.66 oz)Heaviest
43 g (1.52 oz)Lightest
Length
132.5 mm (5.22 in)Longest
54 mm (2.13 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
600 lmHighest output
Max candela
1600 cdLowest candela
2500 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
80 m (262 ft)Lowest
100 m (328 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1680 minShortest runtime
1800 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 10880 USB-C Li-ion battery, compatible with 2 x AAA alkaline/NiMH batteries
1 x 16340/RCR123A or CR123A
Charging type
USB-C (battery charging port)
Micro-USB (via rechargeable battery)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2m waterproof for 30 minutes)
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Al6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTravelEmergency lightingInspection work
Everyday Carry (EDC)Urban and office useGeneral close-range illuminationUltralight backpacking
Common praise
Compact size and lightweight designGood balance of brightness and runtimeConvenient two-way clipIncludes rechargeable battery with USB-C chargingComfortable pen-shaped gripReliable tail switch operation
Small size with strong output for EDCUseful rechargeable battery included with USB chargingGood beam pattern with flood and some throwDurable aluminum construction with IPX8 waterproof ratingVersatile clip allowing tip-up or tip-down carry
Common complaints
Carbon fiber finish can be slick to holdLow CRI (~70) not ideal for color-critical tasksNo standby light current
Tail magnet is weak for some use casesClip attachment can be stiff and require two handsConfusing model namingTurbo mode not available with standard CR123A cellsSome users desire stronger grip texture