Comparison Console
Fenix LD12R vs Olight S2R Baton II
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 25% gap from the closest alternative. Olight S2R Baton II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Olight S2R Baton II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight S2R Baton II 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 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2R Baton II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD12R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2R Baton II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 92% 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 S2R Baton II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 8716% 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$69.95Cheapest
Weight
74 g (2.61 oz)Lightest
98.5 g (3.47 oz)Heaviest
Length
142 mm (5.59 in)Longest
100 mm (3.94 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmLowest output
1150 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
4600 cd
Beam distance
186 m (610 ft)Highest
135 m (443 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
980 minShortest runtime
86400 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
14500 rechargeable Li-ion; also compatible with AA battery
Customized 18650 rechargeable lithium battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
Magnetic USB charge base
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Unknown
Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHands-free use with metal surfaces
Everyday carry (EDC)CampingHousehold useKey-chain carryGeneral useCar lightingFishing
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
High maximum output of 1150 lumensCompact size suitable for everyday carryDurable aluminum alloy body with IPX8 waterproofingConvenient magnetic USB chargingMultiple brightness modes including moonlight and strobeStrong and versatile beam with good balance of flood and throwBattery indicator LED on side switchIncludes dual-direction pocket clips and lanyard
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
Turbo mode lasts only 2 minutes before stepping downLearning curve for strobe activation
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