Comparison Console
Acebeam PT40 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 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
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 most expensive option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 66% 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.
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
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.
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 WorkVehicle RepairCampingOutdoor SportsLaw EnforcementEveryday Carry
Everyday CarryOutdoor UseWorklightHands Free Use With Magnetic Tailcap Attachment
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 Max Brightness With Useful Beam DistanceLong Runtime Especially On Lower ModesConvenient Magnetic Tailcap For Hands Free UseIncluded Rechargeable Battery And Charging Dock
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
Turbo Mode Limited To About 3 Minutes Before Stepping DownWeight Excluding Battery Slightly Heavier Than Some Competitors
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