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Fenix LD12R vs Olight Baton 3 Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix LD12R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baton 3 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baton 3 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Baton 3 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD12R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD12R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 3 Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD12R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 3 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD12R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 3 Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 17533% 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$73.21Most expensive
US$69.99Cheapest
Weight
74 g (2.61 oz)Lightest
103 g (3.63 oz)Heaviest
Length
142 mm (5.59 in)Longest
101.4 mm (3.99 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmLowest output
1500 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
7900 cd
Beam distance
186 m (610 ft)Highest
175 m (574 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
980 minShortest runtime
172800 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
14500 rechargeable Li-ion; also compatible with AA battery
1 x Olight 18650 3200mAh lithium-ion battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB magnetic charging (MCC3)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8 (waterproof up to 2 m)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Unknown
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHands-free use with metal surfaces
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesLong runtimeReliable brightness
Common praise
Compact and lightweight designStrong maximum brightness of 600 lumensVersatile dual light outputs (main and side LEDs)Convenient USB-C charging portFully waterproof with IP68 ratingImpact resistant to 1.5 metersMagnetic clip for hands-free use on metal surfacesCompatibility with both 14500 rechargeable and AA batteries
Bright maximum output of 1500 lumensLong runtime up to 120 days on low modeConvenient magnetic USB chargingCompact and lightweight designGood waterproof rating and impact resistance
Common complaints
Decreased performance in cold weather when using certain NiMH batteriesHigh mode not accessible with AA batteriesRequires precise assembly to maintain reliable contactOccasional contact issues in cold environments
Intensity step-down from 1500 to 600 lumens after 2 minutes may limit high output durationNo detailed material specification available
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