Comparison Console
Fenix BC30 V2.0 vs Olight Baton 3 Pro Max
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix BC30 V2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix BC30 V2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix BC30 V2.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix BC30 V2.0 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix BC30 V2.0 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2780% 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$93.03Cheapest
US$120.95Most expensive
Weight
154 g (5.43 oz)Heaviest
148 g (5.22 oz)Lightest
Length
120 mm (4.72 in)Longest
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2200 lmLowest output
2500 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
6974 cd
Beam distance
187 m (614 ft)Highest
167 m (548 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3000 minShortest runtime
86400 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion or 4 x CR123A batteries
1x 21700 proprietary Li-ion rechargeable
Charging type
Unknown
Proprietary magnetic USB charging cable (MCC3)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP67
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
All-metal housing, aluminum A6061-T6
Aluminum (black and green versions) or magnesium alloy (desert tan version)
Use case profile
Best for
Mountain CyclingBicycle UseHelmet Mounting
Everyday Carry (EDC)General Outdoor ActivitiesPowerful Illumination With Long RuntimeSafe Use Near Skin Due To Proximity Sensor
Common praise
Bright Max Output At 2200 LumensWireless Remote Control SwitchSolid All Metal Housing With Good Heat DissipationQuick Release Bicycle Mount For Stable FixationReplaceable Rechargeable BatteriesCompatible With Helmet MountGood Battery Life With Up To 50 Hours On ECO Mode
High Build Quality And Solid MachiningPowerful 2500 Lumens Output With Good Beam Distance (~167 M)Very Long Maximum Runtime (up To 60 Days/86400 Minutes)User Friendly Interface With Easy To Use Recessed Side SwitchProximity Sensor To Prevent Accidental Burns, Which Can Be DisabledConvenient Magnetic Proprietary Charging With Included Mcc3 USB CableLightweight Magnesium Alloy Version AvailableIncludes A Travel Pouch And Magnetic L Shaped Stand For Storage
Common complaints
Battery And Charger Not Included With Original Retail PackagePrice Considered Somewhat Expensive By Some UsersRequires Appropriate Rubber Padding To Mount Securely To Different Bike Handlebar SizesNot Intended As A General Purpose Flashlight; Optimized For Bike Use
Battery Is A Proprietary 21700 Cell Limiting Battery Replacement OptionsLight Is Larger Than Previous 18650 Baton Models, Potentially Bulky For SomeLimited Impact Resistance Information And No Explicit Tested Drop Rating
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