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Acebeam W20 vs Olight S30R Baton II

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

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Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.

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What stands out

Cheapest

Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Acebeam W20 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Acebeam W20 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Acebeam W20 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Acebeam W20 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 53900% 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 W20 — Beam distance: 1100 m (3609 ft)Acebeam W20 — Max candela: 302500 cdAcebeam W20 — Weight: 130.6 g (4.61 oz)Acebeam W20 — Length: 115.1 mm (4.53 in)Acebeam W20 — Retail price: US$189.9Acebeam W20 — Max lumens: 600 lmOlight S30R Baton II — Beam distance: 196 m (643 ft)Olight S30R Baton II — Max candela: 9600 cdOlight S30R Baton II — Weight: 128 g (4.52 oz)Olight S30R Baton II — Length: 118 mm (4.65 in)Olight S30R Baton II — Retail price: US$130Olight S30R Baton II — Max lumens: 1020 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$189.9Most expensive
US$130Cheapest
Weight
130.6 g (4.61 oz)Heaviest
128 g (4.52 oz)Lightest
Length
115.1 mm (4.53 in)Shortest
118 mm (4.65 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmLowest output
1020 lmHighest output
Max candela
302500 cdHighest candela
9600 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1100 m (3609 ft)Highest
196 m (643 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
80 minShortest runtime
43200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
16340 rechargeable Li-ion (compatible with CR123 primary battery)
1 x 18650 Lithium-Ion
Charging type
USB-C (on battery)
Micro-USB via charging dock
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aerospace-grade AL6061-T6 aluminum with hard-anodized finish
Type-III hard anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseLong Range SpottingClose Range IlluminationOutdoor AdventuresSearch And RescueEveryday Carry
Everyday CarryOutdoor UseWorklightHands Free Use With Magnetic Tailcap Attachment
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 Max Brightness With Useful Beam DistanceLong Runtime Especially On Lower ModesConvenient Magnetic Tailcap For Hands Free UseIncluded Rechargeable Battery And Charging Dock
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.
Turbo Mode Limited To About 3 Minutes Before Stepping DownWeight Excluding Battery Slightly Heavier Than Some Competitors

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