Comparison Console
Acebeam UC20 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 48% gap from the closest alternative. Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam UC20 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC20 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC20 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 91% 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 UC20 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 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam UC20 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 110% 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$59.9Most expensive
US$50Cheapest
Weight
82 g (2.89 oz)Heaviest
43 g (1.52 oz)Lightest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
54 mm (2.13 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmHighest output
600 lmLowest output
Max candela
12100 cdHighest candela
2500 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
220 m (722 ft)Highest
100 m (328 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3780 minLongest runtime
1800 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1000mAh Li-polymer rechargeable battery
1 x 16340/RCR123A or CR123A
Charging type
USB-C 5V 1A, ~1.2 hours to full charge
Micro-USB (via rechargeable battery)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2m/30min)
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryVersatile lighting tasksCleanliness inspection (UV light)Outdoor night activities (red light)
Everyday Carry (EDC)Urban and office useGeneral close-range illuminationUltralight backpacking
Common praise
Versatile 3-in-1 lighting (white, red, UV)Compact and lightweight designGood build quality with durable aluminum bodyUSB-C fast chargingInstant access to Turbo mode via tail switch
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
UV light output is relatively weak with visible purple spillNo mechanical lockout, making accidental activation in pockets possibleSome find the UI and mode access for red and UV modes unintuitive
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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