Comparison Console
Fenix E12 vs Olight S1 Mini Baton
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Fenix E12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix E12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative. Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 275% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix E12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E12 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 275% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E12 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 133% 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$25.04Cheapest
US$50Most expensive
Weight
27.3 g (0.96 oz)Lightest
43 g (1.52 oz)Heaviest
Length
76.6 mm (3.02 in)Longest
54 mm (2.13 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
160 lmLowest output
600 lmHighest output
Max candela
1936 cdLowest candela
2500 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
68 m (223 ft)Lowest
100 m (328 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4200 minLongest runtime
1800 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Single AA (NiMH or alkaline)
1 x 16340/RCR123A or CR123A
Charging type
Unknown
Micro-USB (via rechargeable battery)
Rechargeable
Unknown
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
A6061-T6 aluminium with HAIII hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCampingGeneral hiking useBeginners and kidsProfessional spare EDC
Everyday Carry (EDC)Urban and office useGeneral close-range illuminationUltralight backpacking
Common praise
Compact and lightweightDurable aircraft-grade aluminum buildSimple and easy to use single tail switchGood beam quality with soft, balanced floodLong runtime on low modeIP68 rated water and dust resistance
Small size with strong output for EDCUseful rechargeable battery included with USB chargingGood beam pattern with flood and some throwDurable aluminum construction with IPX8 waterproof ratingVersatile clip allowing tip-up or tip-down carry
Common complaints
No strobe or SOS modesNo memory functionNo included pocket clipBeam distance shorter than some competitors
Tail magnet is weak for some use casesClip attachment can be stiff and require two handsConfusing model namingTurbo mode not available with standard CR123A cellsSome users desire stronger grip texture
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