Comparison Console
Fenix LD12R vs Olight S1R Baton II
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight S1R Baton II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. Olight S1R Baton II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Olight S1R Baton II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight S1R Baton II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD12R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1R Baton II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD12R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD12R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1R Baton II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD12R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1R Baton II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1076% 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$64.95Cheapest
Weight
74 g (2.61 oz)Heaviest
51 g (1.80 oz)Lightest
Length
142 mm (5.59 in)Longest
63 mm (2.48 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmLowest output
1000 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
5250 cd
Beam distance
186 m (610 ft)Highest
145 m (476 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
980 minShortest runtime
11520 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
14500 rechargeable Li-ion; also compatible with AA battery
IMR16340 (RCR123A) lithium-manganese rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
Magnetic USB charge base (MCC II charger)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8 (up to 2 meters)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Unknown
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHands-free use with metal surfaces
Everyday carry (EDC)Key-chain carryCampingFishingHousehold useGeneral use
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
Compact and lightweight design, easy to carryHigh brightness with good output levels and good beam profileMagnetic USB charging base is convenient and efficientGood quality materials and craftsmanshipMultiple user-friendly interface modes and battery indicator
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
No direct mention of complaints in source texts