Comparison Console
Acebeam Rider RX vs Olight S1 Mini Baton
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam Rider RX 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 longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 460% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Rider RX stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Rider RX stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Rider RX stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 460% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Rider RX stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 77% 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$50
US$50
Weight
82 g (2.89 oz)Heaviest
43 g (1.52 oz)Lightest
Length
95.7 mm (3.77 in)Longest
54 mm (2.13 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
650 lmHighest output
600 lmLowest output
Max candela
2304 cdLowest candela
2500 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
96 m (315 ft)Lowest
100 m (328 ft)Highest
Max runtime
10080 minLongest runtime
1800 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
14500 Li-ion or AA battery (Alkaline/NiMH)
1 x 16340/RCR123A or CR123A
Charging type
USB-C via included rechargeable 14500 battery
Micro-USB (via rechargeable battery)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aluminum alloy body with stainless steel outer shell
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEDCGiftStress relief via fidget featureOutdoor useHome use
Everyday Carry (EDC)Urban and office useGeneral close-range illuminationUltralight backpacking
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
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
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)
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