Comparison Console
Fenix LD30R vs Olight Baton Ultra
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix LD30R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix LD30R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30R stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 14% 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$86.48Cheapest
US$99.99Most expensive
Weight
132 g (4.66 oz)Heaviest
116 g (4.09 oz)Lightest
Length
129.7 mm (5.11 in)Longest
113.5 mm (4.47 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1700 lmLowest output
1800 lmHighest output
Max candela
18037 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
267 m (876 ft)Lowest
300 m (984 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4450 min
Unknown
Power & durability
Battery type
1 included ARB-L18-3400 Li-ion rechargeable battery
Custom rechargeable battery included
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C, MCC magnetic charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
All-metal CNC machined body with premium type HAIII hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Olight OAL™ proprietary aluminum alloy (O-aluminum)
Use case profile
Best for
EDCOutdoor useCampingEmergencyTactical
EDC (Everyday Carry)Users wanting high output and throw in compact sizeUsers needing USB-C and magnetic charging convenience
Common praise
High brightness and versatile modesDurable and well-built metal bodyConvenient dual-switch interfaceLong runtime on lower modesWaterproof and impact resistant
Compact size yet powerful 1800 lumens outputExcellent beam quality with crisp hotspot and natural white beamDurable Olight OAL aluminum bodyDual switches for flexible and intuitive controlConvenient USB-C and magnetic charging optionsIPX8 water resistance
Common complaints
Price may be high compared to simpler flashlights
Mode memory behavior for High mode is inconsistent and confusingLockout is activated by long hold making accidental activation easierNo dedicated mode memory for Turbo and StrobeTail switch uses High and Turbo modes instead of Medium and Turbo which may limit versatility