Comparison Console
Fenix PD40R V2.0 vs Olight S30R Baton II
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 194% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 194% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 718% 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$130Cheapest
Weight
117 g (4.13 oz)Lightest
128 g (4.52 oz)Heaviest
Length
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
118 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
1020 lmLowest output
Max candela
40567 cdHighest candela
9600 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
405 m (1329 ft)Highest
196 m (643 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
5280 minShortest runtime
43200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 rechargeable li-ion battery
1 x 18650 Lithium-Ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
Micro-USB via charging dock
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
A6061-T6 aircraft grade aluminium
Type-III hard anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Professional useGeneral purpose useInspectionWalking a dogSituations requiring versatile brightness levels
Everyday carryOutdoor useWorklightHands-free use with magnetic tailcap attachment
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 max brightness with useful beam distanceLong runtime especially on lower modesConvenient magnetic tailcap for hands-free useIncluded rechargeable battery and charging dock
Common complaints
Packaging not very stylishNo included AC adapter for chargingRotary switch may require getting used to
Turbo mode limited to about 3 minutes before stepping downWeight excluding battery slightly heavier than some competitors
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