Comparison Console
Acebeam TAC 2AA vs Olight S2 Baton
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Olight S2 Baton stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam TAC 2AA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. Acebeam TAC 2AA stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam TAC 2AA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC 2AA stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 110% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC 2AA stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC 2AA stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 12% 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$49.9Cheapest
US$49.95Most expensive
Weight
106 g (3.74 oz)Heaviest
50.5 g (1.78 oz)Lightest
Length
149.9 mm (5.90 in)Longest
103 mm (4.06 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1600 lmHighest output
950 lmLowest output
Max candela
23104 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
181 m (594 ft)Highest
142 m (466 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
5640 minLongest runtime
5040 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x Acebeam USB-C rechargeable 14100 lithium-ion battery, compatible with 2 x AA NiMH/Alkaline
1x 18650 or 2x CR123A
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
HAIII hard-anodised AL6061-T6 aluminium alloy
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical UseDog WalkingHome SecurityEmergencyCampingHikingOutdoor Adventures
Users Looking For A Compact Flashlight That Can Accept 18650 BatteriesEveryday CarryGeneral Use
Common praise
Powerful Output For SizeUSB C Charging With Dual Power OptionsDurable And Tactical Grade Build QualityVersatile Dual Mode InterfaceCompact And Lightweight For EDCIncludes Useful Diffusers For Versatility
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 Some Learning To Master ControlsShorter Runtime On Turbo Mode Compared To Larger Lights
Battery And Charger Not IncludedDiscontinued Model, Availability Limited
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