Comparison Console
Fenix PD36R V2.0 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 31% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD36R V2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. 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 PD36R V2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R V2.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R V2.0 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 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R V2.0 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 24% 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$99.95Cheapest
US$99.99Most expensive
Weight
167 g (5.89 oz)Heaviest
116 g (4.09 oz)Lightest
Length
140.7 mm (5.54 in)Longest
113.5 mm (4.47 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1700 lmLowest output
1800 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
Unknown
Beam distance
396 m (1299 ft)Highest
300 m (984 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
28920 min
Unknown
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 li-ion rechargeable
Custom rechargeable battery included
Charging type
USB-C (up to 18W fast charging)
USB-C, MCC magnetic charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
A6061-T6 aluminum
Olight OAL™ proprietary aluminum alloy (O-aluminum)
Use case profile
Best for
EDCBackpack carryLong runtimeOutdoor use
EDC (Everyday Carry)Users wanting high output and throw in compact sizeUsers needing USB-C and magnetic charging convenience
Common praise
High brightness outputLong runtimeFast chargingGood build quality and durabilityMultiple lighting modes including eco and strobeWaterproof and dustproof (IP68)
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
No significant complaints noted in sources
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