Comparison Console
Fenix PD35R ACE vs Olight S30R Baton II
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD35R ACE stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD35R ACE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix PD35R ACE stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD35R ACE stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD35R ACE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD35R ACE stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 19% 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$125Cheapest
US$130Most expensive
Weight
145.11 g (5.12 oz)Heaviest
128 g (4.52 oz)Lightest
Length
140.46 mm (5.53 in)Longest
118 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2000 lmHighest output
1020 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
9600 cd
Beam distance
380 m (1247 ft)Highest
196 m (643 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
43200 min
43200 min
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 4000mAh 18650 rechargeable Li-ion or 2x CR123A lithium batteries
1 x 18650 Lithium-Ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
Micro-USB via charging dock
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
A6061-T6 aluminum
Type-III hard anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Law enforcementOutdoor missionsEveryday carryTactical use
Everyday carryOutdoor useWorklightHands-free use with magnetic tailcap attachment
Common praise
Very bright output with 2000 lumensLong 380 meter beam distanceMultiple lighting modes including strobe and SOSUSB Type-C rechargeable with protected portDurable IP68 waterproof and dustproof designImpact resistant to 1.5 metersComfortable anti-slip body designDigital regulation maintains stable output
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
Some users may find size slightly large for keychain carryHidden SET switch may require learning curve
Turbo mode limited to about 3 minutes before stepping downWeight excluding battery slightly heavier than some competitors