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Fenix PD36R 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 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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