Comparison Console
Fenix UC30 vs Olight M1X Striker
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Olight M1X Striker stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix UC30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC30 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC30 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC30 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 43% 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$59.95Most expensive
US$40.75Cheapest
Weight
77 g (2.72 oz)Heaviest
65 g (2.29 oz)Lightest
Length
130 mm (5.12 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
2350 cd
Beam distance
253 m (830 ft)Highest
97 m (318 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
9000 min
Unknown
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion or 2x CR123A Lithium batteries
CR123A / 16340 Lithium-ion
Charging type
Micro USB
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (submersible up to 2 meters for 30 minutes)
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aircraft-grade aluminum with type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Aerospace grade aluminum alloy, hard-anodized Type III
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryOutdoor ActivitiesProfessional Use
Everyday Carry (EDC)Self DefenseOutdoor ActivitiesCamping
Common praise
Compact And Solid Build QualityHigh Maximum Brightness Of 1000 LumensMultiple Output Levels With StrobeUSB Rechargeable With Included BatteryWaterproof And Dust Proof With Ipx8 RatingStainless Steel Side Switch With Battery IndicatorGood Battery Life And Regulated Output
Excellent Build Quality With Aircraft Grade AluminumSimple And Intuitive Two Mode InterfaceSmooth And Well Balanced Beam From Tir LensReliable Mechanical Tail Switch With Positive Tactile FeedbackConvenient Reversible Pocket Clip For Different Carry Methods
Common complaints
Turbo Mode Automatically Downshifts After 3 MinutesNo Integrated Pocket ClipWeight Excludes Battery
Limited Runtime At Highest OutputNo Strobe Or SOS ModesBattery Sold Separately (either Cr123a Disposable Or 16340 Rechargeable)
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