Comparison Console
Acebeam TAC 2AA vs Olight S2R Baton II
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
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
Acebeam TAC 2AA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2R Baton II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
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 heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2R Baton II stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 28% 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.
Acebeam TAC 2AA stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.
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.
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
EDCTactical UseDog WalkingHome SecurityEmergencyCampingHikingOutdoor Adventures
Everyday Carry (EDC)CampingHousehold UseKey Chain CarryGeneral UseCar LightingFishing
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
High Maximum Output Of 1150 LumensCompact Size Suitable For Everyday CarryDurable Aluminum Alloy Body With Ipx8 WaterproofingConvenient Magnetic USB ChargingMultiple Brightness Modes Including Moonlight And StrobeStrong And Versatile Beam With Good Balance Of Flood And ThrowBattery Indicator LED On Side SwitchIncludes Dual Direction Pocket Clips And Lanyard
Common complaints
Requires Some Learning To Master ControlsShorter Runtime On Turbo Mode Compared To Larger Lights
Turbo Mode Lasts Only 2 Minutes Before Stepping DownLearning Curve For Strobe Activation
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