Comparison Console
Acebeam UC3A 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 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
Acebeam UC3A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S10R Baton III stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
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 heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S10R Baton III stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 33% 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.
Acebeam UC3A stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
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.
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 carryCampingSignalingEmergency kitsBackup flashlight useDog walkingBag or glove box carry
Everyday carryGeneral purposeKeychain useOutdoor activities
Common praise
Compact and lightweight design (63g)High maximum brightness (900 lumens) for sizeVersatile RGB side light with multiple colors and modesDual switches for main and auxiliary lightsUSB-C rechargeable included 10440 battery with AAA compatibilityDurable aerospace-grade aluminum body with IP68 ratingMagnetic tailcap for hands-free useLong runtime on lower modesWide 270° beam angle on side RGB light
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
Limited runtime at highest brightness due to step-downMain LEDs have low CRI (~70)Cannot use main and side lights simultaneouslySwitches have a slightly 'dead' feel in the middleNo mode memory for moonlight, turbo, and strobe modes
Pocket clip may catch when putting in pocket, requires adjustmentSide switch location requires getting used to