Comparison Console
Fenix PD40R 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 1% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 22% 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$99.99Cheapest
Weight
117 g (4.13 oz)Heaviest
116 g (4.09 oz)Lightest
Length
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
113.5 mm (4.47 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
1800 lmLowest output
Max candela
40567 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
405 m (1329 ft)Highest
300 m (984 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
5280 min
Unknown
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 rechargeable li-ion battery
Custom rechargeable battery included
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C, MCC magnetic charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
A6061-T6 aircraft grade aluminium
Olight OAL™ proprietary aluminum alloy (O-aluminum)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Professional useGeneral purpose useInspectionWalking a dogSituations requiring versatile brightness levels
EDC (Everyday Carry)Users wanting high output and throw in compact sizeUsers needing USB-C and magnetic charging convenience
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
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
Packaging not very stylishNo included AC adapter for chargingRotary switch may require getting used to
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