Comparison Console
Acebeam Rider RX vs Olight S2 Baton
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Olight S2 Baton stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. Olight S2 Baton stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Acebeam Rider RX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Rider RX stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Rider RX stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Rider RX stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% 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$49.95Cheapest
Weight
82 g (2.89 oz)Heaviest
50.5 g (1.78 oz)Lightest
Length
95.7 mm (3.77 in)Shortest
103 mm (4.06 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
650 lmLowest output
950 lmHighest output
Max candela
2304 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
96 m (315 ft)Lowest
142 m (466 ft)Highest
Max runtime
10080 minLongest runtime
5040 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
14500 Li-ion or AA battery (Alkaline/NiMH)
1x 18650 or 2x CR123A
Charging type
USB-C via included rechargeable 14500 battery
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aluminum alloy body with stainless steel outer shell
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEDCGiftStress relief via fidget featureOutdoor useHome use
Users looking for a compact flashlight that can accept 18650 batteriesEveryday carryGeneral use
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
Compact form factor with high outputHomogeneous cool white beamMagnetic tail cap for hands-free useMultiple brightness modes including moonlight and strobeLow standby current for longer battery life
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)
Battery and charger not includedDiscontinued model, availability limited