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Acebeam PT40 vs Olight S30R Baton II

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam PT40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 194% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Acebeam PT40 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Acebeam PT40 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam PT40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 194% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Acebeam PT40 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 800% 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.

Acebeam PT40 — Beam distance: 121 m (397 ft)Acebeam PT40 — Max candela: 3680 cdAcebeam PT40 — Weight: 145 g (5.11 oz)Acebeam PT40 — Length: 126.8 mm (4.99 in)Acebeam PT40 — Retail price: US$175Acebeam PT40 — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Olight S30R Baton II — Beam distance: 196 m (643 ft)Olight S30R Baton II — Max candela: 9600 cdOlight S30R Baton II — Weight: 128 g (4.52 oz)Olight S30R Baton II — Length: 118 mm (4.65 in)Olight S30R Baton II — Retail price: US$130Olight S30R Baton II — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$175Most expensive
US$130Cheapest
Weight
145 g (5.11 oz)Heaviest
128 g (4.52 oz)Lightest
Length
126.8 mm (4.99 in)Longest
118 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
1020 lmLowest output
Max candela
3680 cdLowest candela
9600 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
121 m (397 ft)Lowest
196 m (643 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4800 minShortest runtime
43200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 rechargeable Li-ion
1 x 18650 Lithium-Ion
Charging type
Micro USB (via included cable, optional battery with USB-C port)
Micro-USB via charging dock
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
A6061-T6 aluminium alloy with Type III hard-anodized finish
Type-III hard anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
▣Industrial Work▣Vehicle Repair▣Camping▣Outdoor Sports▣Law Enforcement▣Everyday Carry
▣Everyday Carry▣Outdoor Use▣Worklight▣Hands Free Use With Magnetic Tailcap Attachment
Common praise
✓High Brightness And Good Beam Quality✓Versatile Mounting Options Including Magnetic Tail And Pocket Clip✓High Color Rendering Index Reducing Eye Strain✓Solid Build Quality With Aircraft Grade Aluminum Body
✓High Max Brightness With Useful Beam Distance✓Long Runtime Especially On Lower Modes✓Convenient Magnetic Tailcap For Hands Free Use✓Included Rechargeable Battery And Charging Dock
Common complaints
⚠Magnet Not Very Strong On Curved Metal Surfaces⚠Headband Attachment Not Very Comfortable For Switching Between Handheld And Headlamp Use⚠Pocket Clip Is Not Very Stiff And Less Comfortable To Clip Onto Pockets
⚠Turbo Mode Limited To About 3 Minutes Before Stepping Down⚠Weight Excluding Battery Slightly Heavier Than Some Competitors

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