Comparison Console
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 vs Olight S1 Mini Baton
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA 2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 93% 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$40Cheapest
US$50Most expensive
Weight
75.4 g (2.66 oz)Heaviest
43 g (1.52 oz)Lightest
Length
104.6 mm (4.12 in)Longest
54 mm (2.13 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmHighest output
600 lmLowest output
Max candela
32400 cdHighest candela
2500 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
360 m (1181 ft)Highest
100 m (328 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3480 minLongest runtime
1800 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 14500 USB-C rechargeable battery or 1 AA battery (Alkaline/NiMH)
1 x 16340/RCR123A or CR123A
Charging type
USB Type-C
Micro-USB (via rechargeable battery)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Anodized aircraft aluminum alloy
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
EDC useTactical lightingCampingHikingEmergency situations
Everyday Carry (EDC)Urban and office useGeneral close-range illuminationUltralight backpacking
Common praise
High output for sizeGood beam distanceDurable construction with IP68 ratingDual fuel flexibilityTail standing and pocket clipMultiple usable modes including strobe and SOS
Small size with strong output for EDCUseful rechargeable battery included with USB chargingGood beam pattern with flood and some throwDurable aluminum construction with IPX8 waterproof ratingVersatile clip allowing tip-up or tip-down carry
Common complaints
Body clip non-removable and somewhat tightLarger head diameter compared to other AA lightsRubber boot improved but tailcap and bezel non-removable
Tail magnet is weak for some use casesClip attachment can be stiff and require two handsConfusing model namingTurbo mode not available with standard CR123A cellsSome users desire stronger grip texture
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