Comparison Console
Fenix PD36R vs Olight S30R Baton II
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD36R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD36R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix PD36R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 49% 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$121.35Cheapest
US$130Most expensive
Weight
167 g (5.89 oz)Heaviest
128 g (4.52 oz)Lightest
Length
140.7 mm (5.54 in)Longest
118 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1700 lmHighest output
1020 lmLowest output
Max candela
132000 cdHighest candela
9600 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
396 m (1299 ft)Highest
196 m (643 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
28920 minShortest runtime
43200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 rechargeable 21700 lithium-ion battery
1 x 18650 Lithium-Ion
Charging type
USB Type-C 18W fast charging
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
6061-T6 Aluminum with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Type-III hard anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
EDC And Outdoor LightingExtended Outdoor AdventuresUsers Needing A Bright, Durable, Rechargeable Flashlight
Everyday CarryOutdoor UseWorklightHands Free Use With Magnetic Tailcap Attachment
Common praise
Impressive Brightness And Beam DistanceExcellent Battery Runtime And Fast USB C ChargingRugged Build Quality With Ip68 Waterproof RatingVersatile 2 Way Body Clip For Hands Free Carry
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
Higher Cost Compared To Simpler FlashlightsFlat Side Switch Can Be Hard To Locate By Feel
Turbo Mode Limited To About 3 Minutes Before Stepping DownWeight Excluding Battery Slightly Heavier Than Some Competitors
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