Comparison Console
Acebeam PT40 vs Olight Odin S
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Odin S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam PT40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Odin S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Odin S 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 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Odin S stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 921% 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$175Most expensive
US$149.99Cheapest
Weight
145 g (5.11 oz)Lightest
193 g (6.81 oz)Heaviest
Length
126.8 mm (4.99 in)Shortest
127.5 mm (5.02 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
1500 lmLowest output
Max candela
3680 cdLowest candela
15600 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
121 m (397 ft)Lowest
250 m (820 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4800 minLongest runtime
470 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 rechargeable Li-ion
1x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery or 2x CR123A batteries
Charging type
Micro USB (via included cable, optional battery with USB-C port)
Magnetic charging cable (MCC)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
A6061-T6 aluminium alloy with Type III hard-anodized finish
Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Industrial workVehicle repairCampingOutdoor sportsLaw enforcementEveryday carry
Tactical useWeapon mountingSelf-defenseLaw enforcement
Common praise
High brightness and good beam qualityVersatile mounting options including magnetic tail and pocket clipHigh color rendering index reducing eye strainSolid build quality with aircraft-grade aluminum body
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
Magnet not very strong on curved metal surfacesHeadband attachment not very comfortable for switching between handheld and headlamp usePocket clip is not very stiff and less comfortable to clip onto pockets
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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