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Acebeam TAC 2AA vs Olight S2R Baton II

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Olight S2R Baton II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam TAC 2AA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam TAC 2AA stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Acebeam TAC 2AA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Olight S2R Baton II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Olight S2R Baton II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Acebeam TAC 2AA stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Olight S2R Baton II stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam TAC 2AA stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Acebeam TAC 2AA stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Olight S2R Baton II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1432% 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.

Acebeam TAC 2AA — Beam distance: 181 m (594 ft)Acebeam TAC 2AA — Max candela: 23104 cdAcebeam TAC 2AA — Weight: 106 g (3.74 oz)Acebeam TAC 2AA — Length: 149.9 mm (5.90 in)Acebeam TAC 2AA — Retail price: US$49.9Acebeam TAC 2AA — Max lumens: 1600 lmOlight S2R Baton II — Beam distance: 135 m (443 ft)Olight S2R Baton II — Max candela: 4600 cdOlight S2R Baton II — Weight: 98.5 g (3.47 oz)Olight S2R Baton II — Length: 100 mm (3.94 in)Olight S2R Baton II — Retail price: US$69.95Olight S2R Baton II — Max lumens: 1150 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$49.9Cheapest
US$69.95Most expensive
Weight
106 g (3.74 oz)Heaviest
98.5 g (3.47 oz)Lightest
Length
149.9 mm (5.90 in)Longest
100 mm (3.94 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1600 lmHighest output
1150 lmLowest output
Max candela
23104 cdHighest candela
4600 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
181 m (594 ft)Highest
135 m (443 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
5640 minShortest runtime
86400 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x Acebeam USB-C rechargeable 14100 lithium-ion battery, compatible with 2 x AA NiMH/Alkaline
Customized 18650 rechargeable lithium battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
Magnetic USB charge base
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
HAIII hard-anodised AL6061-T6 aluminium alloy
Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
▣EDC▣Tactical Use▣Dog Walking▣Home Security▣Emergency▣Camping▣Hiking▣Outdoor Adventures
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Camping▣Household Use▣Key Chain Carry▣General Use▣Car Lighting▣Fishing
Common praise
✓Powerful Output For Size✓USB C Charging With Dual Power Options✓Durable And Tactical Grade Build Quality✓Versatile Dual Mode Interface✓Compact And Lightweight For EDC✓Includes Useful Diffusers For Versatility
✓High Maximum Output Of 1150 Lumens✓Compact Size Suitable For Everyday Carry✓Durable Aluminum Alloy Body With Ipx8 Waterproofing✓Convenient Magnetic USB Charging✓Multiple Brightness Modes Including Moonlight And Strobe✓Strong And Versatile Beam With Good Balance Of Flood And Throw✓Battery Indicator LED On Side Switch✓Includes Dual Direction Pocket Clips And Lanyard
Common complaints
⚠Requires Some Learning To Master Controls⚠Shorter Runtime On Turbo Mode Compared To Larger Lights
⚠Turbo Mode Lasts Only 2 Minutes Before Stepping Down⚠Learning Curve For Strobe Activation

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