Comparison Console
Fenix E18R V2.0 vs Olight S30R Baton II
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix E18R V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix E18R V2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 216% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix E18R V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 129% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E18R V2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E18R V2.0 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 216% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E18R V2.0 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 76% 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
Unknown
US$130
Weight
56 g (1.98 oz)Lightest
128 g (4.52 oz)Heaviest
Length
67 mm (2.64 in)Shortest
118 mm (4.65 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1200 lmHighest output
1020 lmLowest output
Max candela
5397 cdLowest candela
9600 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
146 m (479 ft)Lowest
196 m (643 ft)Highest
Max runtime
13680 minShortest runtime
43200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
16340 rechargeable Li-ion battery (ARB-L16-700P)
1 x 18650 Lithium-Ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
Micro-USB via charging dock
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
A6061-T6 aluminum with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Type-III hard anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)HikingCampingEmergency use
Everyday carryOutdoor useWorklightHands-free use with magnetic tailcap attachment
Common praise
Compact and lightweight design making it easy to carryHigh maximum output for its size (1200 lumens)USB Type-C fast charging convenienceSolid build quality with durable aluminum and hard-anodized finishUseful lockout function to prevent accidental activation
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
Included lanyard feels cheapSide switch may be prone to accidental activation without lockout
Turbo mode limited to about 3 minutes before stepping downWeight excluding battery slightly heavier than some competitors