← Back

Comparison Console

Acebeam UC20 vs Olight S1R Baton II

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

Add gear
Command Brief

Recommended read

Olight S1R Baton II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam UC20 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Olight S1R Baton II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 205% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Acebeam UC20 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Olight S1R Baton II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Olight S1R Baton II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Acebeam UC20 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Acebeam UC20 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Olight S1R Baton II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 205% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Olight S1R Baton II stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Acebeam UC20 stands out as the longest option for length, 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.

Acebeam UC20 — Beam distance: 220 m (722 ft)Acebeam UC20 — Max candela: 12100 cdAcebeam UC20 — Weight: 82 g (2.89 oz)Acebeam UC20 — Length: 132 mm (5.20 in)Acebeam UC20 — Retail price: US$59.9Acebeam UC20 — Max runtime: 3780 minOlight S1R Baton II — Beam distance: 145 m (476 ft)Olight S1R Baton II — Max candela: 5250 cdOlight S1R Baton II — Weight: 51 g (1.80 oz)Olight S1R Baton II — Length: 63 mm (2.48 in)Olight S1R Baton II — Retail price: US$64.95Olight S1R Baton II — Max runtime: 11520 minBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax runtime
Price & carry
Retail price
US$59.9Cheapest
US$64.95Most expensive
Weight
82 g (2.89 oz)Heaviest
51 g (1.80 oz)Lightest
Length
132 mm (5.20 in)Longest
63 mm (2.48 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lm
1000 lm
Max candela
12100 cdHighest candela
5250 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
220 m (722 ft)Highest
145 m (476 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3780 minShortest runtime
11520 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1000mAh Li-polymer rechargeable battery
IMR16340 (RCR123A) lithium-manganese rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB-C 5V 1A, ~1.2 hours to full charge
Magnetic USB charge base (MCC II charger)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2m/30min)
IPX8 (up to 2 meters)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryVersatile lighting tasksCleanliness inspection (UV light)Outdoor night activities (red light)
Everyday carry (EDC)Key-chain carryCampingFishingHousehold useGeneral use
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
Compact and lightweight design, easy to carryHigh brightness with good output levels and good beam profileMagnetic USB charging base is convenient and efficientGood quality materials and craftsmanshipMultiple user-friendly interface modes and battery indicator
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
No direct mention of complaints in source texts