Comparison Console
Fenix PD40R V2.0 vs Olight Baton 3 Pro Max
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1536% 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$165Most expensive
US$120.95Cheapest
Weight
117 g (4.13 oz)Lightest
148 g (5.22 oz)Heaviest
Length
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
2500 lmLowest output
Max candela
40567 cdHighest candela
6974 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
405 m (1329 ft)Highest
167 m (548 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
5280 minShortest runtime
86400 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 rechargeable li-ion battery
1x 21700 proprietary Li-ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB Type-C
Proprietary magnetic USB charging cable (MCC3)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
A6061-T6 aircraft grade aluminium
Aluminum (black and green versions) or magnesium alloy (desert tan version)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Professional UseGeneral Purpose UseInspectionWalking A DogSituations Requiring Versatile Brightness Levels
Everyday Carry (EDC)General Outdoor ActivitiesPowerful Illumination With Long RuntimeSafe Use Near Skin Due To Proximity Sensor
Common praise
High Maximum And Sustained BrightnessSmooth And Easy Rotary Switch OperationGood Battery Runtime With Included 21700 BatterySolid Build Quality With Aircraft Grade AluminiumIp68 Dust And Waterproof RatedComes With Holster And Spare O Rings
High Build Quality And Solid MachiningPowerful 2500 Lumens Output With Good Beam Distance (~167 M)Very Long Maximum Runtime (up To 60 Days/86400 Minutes)User Friendly Interface With Easy To Use Recessed Side SwitchProximity Sensor To Prevent Accidental Burns, Which Can Be DisabledConvenient Magnetic Proprietary Charging With Included Mcc3 USB CableLightweight Magnesium Alloy Version AvailableIncludes A Travel Pouch And Magnetic L Shaped Stand For Storage
Common complaints
Packaging Not Very StylishNo Included Ac Adapter For ChargingRotary Switch May Require Getting Used To
Battery Is A Proprietary 21700 Cell Limiting Battery Replacement OptionsLight Is Larger Than Previous 18650 Baton Models, Potentially Bulky For SomeLimited Impact Resistance Information And No Explicit Tested Drop Rating
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