Comparison Console
Acebeam T36 vs Olight S30R Baton II
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Acebeam T36 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T36 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. Acebeam T36 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 106% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam T36 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Acebeam T36 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 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 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 106% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T36 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 445% 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$129.9Cheapest
US$130Most expensive
Weight
113 g (3.99 oz)Lightest
128 g (4.52 oz)Heaviest
Length
145 mm (5.71 in)Longest
118 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2100 lmHighest output
1020 lmLowest output
Max candela
23870 cdHighest candela
9600 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
309 m (1014 ft)Highest
196 m (643 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
7920 minShortest runtime
43200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
1 x 18650 Lithium-Ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
Micro-USB via charging dock
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 / waterproof under water 5m
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with premium Type III Hard Anodized Anti-abrasive finish
Type-III hard anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Self-defenseEveryday carryHuntingSearch & rescueLaw enforcementOutdoor activities
Everyday carryOutdoor useWorklightHands-free use with magnetic tailcap attachment
Common praise
Solid tactical design with dual switch setup4000K tint offers nice color renderingUSB-C charging convenient and fastCompact size with sturdy feel and firm gripGood beam distance and output balance
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
Can get hot quickly at highest outputMedium mode brightness lower than some users would preferLong shipping time from China to USA in some cases
Turbo mode limited to about 3 minutes before stepping downWeight excluding battery slightly heavier than some competitors