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Acebeam Rider RX vs Olight Diffuse
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Diffuse stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Diffuse stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Diffuse stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Diffuse stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Rider RX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Rider RX stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Rider RX stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Rider RX stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse 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$50Most expensive
US$32.99Cheapest
Weight
82 g (2.89 oz)Heaviest
57.5 g (2.03 oz)Lightest
Length
95.7 mm (3.77 in)Longest
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
650 lmLowest output
700 lmHighest output
Max candela
2304 cdHighest candela
1700 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
96 m (315 ft)Highest
80 m (262 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
10080 minShortest runtime
10800 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
14500 Li-ion or AA battery (Alkaline/NiMH)
14500 lithium-ion (also compatible with AA primary or NiMH)
Charging type
USB-C via included rechargeable 14500 battery
USB-C charging via battery
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminum alloy body with stainless steel outer shell
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryEDCGiftStress Relief Via Fidget FeatureOutdoor UseHome Use
EDC UseTool Kit Or Toolbox LightUsers Needing Anti Roll ShapeUsers Wanting Waterproof Light
Common praise
High Color Rendering Index (cri 90) LED With Pleasant Neutral 5000k TintGood Maximum Brightness For SizeDurable Stainless Steel Outer Shell And Aluminum BodyFidget Clip Feature Praised As A Stress Relief GadgetIncluded USB C Rechargeable BatterySmooth And Comfortable DesignGood User Interface With Memory Function
Good Waterproof Rating (ipx8)Anti Roll Pentagon ShapeGood Output And RuntimeConvenient Battery With Onboard USB C ChargingNice E Switch With Indicator And Lockout
Common complaints
Requires Break In Period For Smooth Clip SlidingSwitch Type Preference Varies (forward Clicky Used)Surface Can Get Hot On Continuous UseNo Reverse Clicky Switch And No Onboard Charging (battery Charges Via USB C Port On Battery)
No Knurling Makes Grip Less SecureTailcap Is Small And Fiddly To UnscrewNo Built In Charging In Flashlight (battery Charges Externally)Limited Documentation On Aa Battery Mode
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