Comparison Console
Acebeam TAC AA vs Olight S10R Baton III
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight S10R Baton III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam TAC AA stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam TAC AA 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 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S10R Baton III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S10R Baton III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S10R Baton III stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam TAC AA stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S10R Baton III stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 521% 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$39.9Cheapest
US$47.96Most expensive
Weight
75.4 g (2.66 oz)Heaviest
58 g (2.05 oz)Lightest
Length
104.6 mm (4.12 in)Longest
68.5 mm (2.70 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmHighest output
600 lmLowest output
Max candela
19600 cdHighest candela
3500 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
280 m (919 ft)Highest
118 m (387 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3480 minShortest runtime
21600 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 14500 rechargeable lithium-ion battery included, compatible with AA alkaline or NiMH batteries
1x CR123A or 1x RCR123A rechargeable
Charging type
USB-C charging on included battery (not built into flashlight)
Magnetic USB charging dock and micro-USB cable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Anodized aircraft aluminum (AL6061-T6), scratch-resistant polycarbonate lens
Aluminum alloy (implied by stainless steel clip and typical Olight construction)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useEDCSituations requiring compact, bright flashlight with dual fuel compatibility
Everyday carryGeneral purposeKeychain useOutdoor activities
Common praise
Compact and lightweightHigh brightness for sizeDurable and well-builtDual fuel compatibility (14500 and AA)Good waterproof rating (IP68)Easy-to-use tail clicky switch with memory function
Bright output relative to sizeMultiple useful modes including moonlightConvenient magnetic charging systemGood build quality and designDeep carry pocket clipProgrammable timer and lockout functions
Common complaints
No integrated charging port on the flashlight body (charging is on battery only)Turbo mode has limited durationSwitch boot can be slightly wobbly when tail standingUses PWM in all modes which might be noticeable to some users
Pocket clip may catch when putting in pocket, requires adjustmentSide switch location requires getting used to