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Acebeam UC3A vs Olight S10R Baton III

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

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Olight S10R Baton III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam UC3A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam UC3A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Acebeam UC3A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Olight S10R Baton III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Olight S10R Baton III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Acebeam UC3A stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Olight S10R Baton III stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam UC3A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Acebeam UC3A stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Olight S10R Baton III stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 579% 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 UC3A — Beam distance: 85 m (279 ft)Acebeam UC3A — Max candela: 1806 cdAcebeam UC3A — Weight: 63 g (2.22 oz)Acebeam UC3A — Length: 71.5 mm (2.81 in)Acebeam UC3A — Retail price: US$34.9Acebeam UC3A — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Olight S10R Baton III — Beam distance: 118 m (387 ft)Olight S10R Baton III — Max candela: 3500 cdOlight S10R Baton III — Weight: 58 g (2.05 oz)Olight S10R Baton III — Length: 68.5 mm (2.70 in)Olight S10R Baton III — Retail price: US$47.96Olight S10R Baton III — Impact resistance: 2 m (7 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$34.9Cheapest
US$47.96Most expensive
Weight
63 g (2.22 oz)Heaviest
58 g (2.05 oz)Lightest
Length
71.5 mm (2.81 in)Longest
68.5 mm (2.70 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
900 lmHighest output
600 lmLowest output
Max candela
1806 cdLowest candela
3500 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
85 m (279 ft)Lowest
118 m (387 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3180 minShortest runtime
21600 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
10440 USB-C rechargeable Li-ion; also compatible with AAA battery
1x CR123A or 1x RCR123A rechargeable
Charging type
USB-C charging for included 10440 battery
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
Aerospace-grade AL6061-T6 aluminum with hard-anodized finish
Aluminum alloy (implied by stainless steel clip and typical Olight construction)
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Keychain Carry▣Camping▣Signaling▣Emergency Kits▣Backup Flashlight Use▣Dog Walking▣Bag Or Glove Box Carry
▣Everyday Carry▣General Purpose▣Keychain Use▣Outdoor Activities
Common praise
✓Compact And Lightweight Design (63g)✓High Maximum Brightness (900 Lumens) For Size✓Versatile Rgb Side Light With Multiple Colors And Modes✓Dual Switches For Main And Auxiliary Lights✓USB C Rechargeable Included 10440 Battery With Aaa Compatibility✓Durable Aerospace Grade Aluminum Body With Ip68 Rating✓Magnetic Tailcap For Hands Free Use✓Long Runtime On Lower Modes✓Wide 270° Beam Angle On Side Rgb Light
✓Bright Output Relative To Size✓Multiple Useful Modes Including Moonlight✓Convenient Magnetic Charging System✓Good Build Quality And Design✓Deep Carry Pocket Clip✓Programmable Timer And Lockout Functions
Common complaints
⚠Limited Runtime At Highest Brightness Due To Step Down⚠Main Leds Have Low Cri (~70)⚠Cannot Use Main And Side Lights Simultaneously⚠Switches Have A Slightly 'dead' Feel In The Middle⚠No Mode Memory For Moonlight, Turbo, And Strobe Modes
⚠Pocket Clip May Catch When Putting In Pocket, Requires Adjustment⚠Side Switch Location Requires Getting Used To

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