Comparison Console
Acebeam W20 vs Olight Baldr S
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Olight Baldr S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baldr S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baldr S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Baldr S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W20 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W20 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W20 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W20 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr S stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 75% 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$189.9Most expensive
US$148.45Cheapest
Weight
130.6 g (4.61 oz)Heaviest
95 g (3.35 oz)Lightest
Length
115.1 mm (4.53 in)Longest
63 mm (2.48 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmLowest output
800 lmHighest output
Max candela
302500 cdHighest candela
4400 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1100 m (3609 ft)Highest
130 m (427 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
80 minShortest runtime
140 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
16340 rechargeable Li-ion (compatible with CR123 primary battery)
3.7V 380mAh Rechargeable Lithium Polymer Battery (Built-in)
Charging type
USB-C (on battery)
Magnetic Charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX4
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aerospace-grade AL6061-T6 aluminum with hard-anodized finish
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseLong Range SpottingClose Range IlluminationOutdoor AdventuresSearch And RescueEveryday Carry
Tactical UseSelf DefenseMilitaryLaw EnforcementCompact Firearms Compatibility
Common praise
Compact Size With Excellent Long Range Performance.Wide Angle Spill Solves Close Range Illumination Issues Common In Lep Lights.Durable Build With Ip68 Rating And Good Drop Resistance.Intuitive Dual Switch Interface For Fast Operation.Rechargeable Battery With USB C Charging On The Cell.
High Maximum Brightness (800 Lumens)Long Maximum Runtime Of 140 Minutes On Low ModeAdjustable Green Or Blue Laser For AimingDual Ambidextrous Switches For Easy OperationCompact Size And Easy Installation With Quick Install Sliding Rail MountReliable Construction With Ipx4 Waterproof Rating And 1 Meter Impact Resistance
Common complaints
Limited Runtime At Maximum Output (20 Seconds Before Step Down).Battery Charging Requires Removing The Cell Due To USB C Port On Battery Itself.Some Complexity In Controlling Modes Due To Dual Switch Design.
No SOS Or Beacon ModeLimited To Max 130 Meters Beam Distance, Which May Be Shorter Compared To Some Larger Flashlights
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