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Fenix UC30 vs Olight S2 Baton
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. Olight S2 Baton stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix UC30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC30 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC30 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC30 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 79% 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$49.95Cheapest
Weight
77 g (2.72 oz)Heaviest
50.5 g (1.78 oz)Lightest
Length
130 mm (5.12 in)Longest
103 mm (4.06 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmHighest output
950 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
Unknown
Beam distance
253 m (830 ft)Highest
142 m (466 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
9000 minLongest runtime
5040 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion or 2x CR123A Lithium batteries
1x 18650 or 2x CR123A
Charging type
Micro USB
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX8 (submersible up to 2 meters for 30 minutes)
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aircraft-grade aluminum with type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesProfessional use
Users looking for a compact flashlight that can accept 18650 batteriesEveryday carryGeneral use
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
Compact form factor with high outputHomogeneous cool white beamMagnetic tail cap for hands-free useMultiple brightness modes including moonlight and strobeLow standby current for longer battery life
Common complaints
Turbo mode automatically downshifts after 3 minutesNo integrated pocket clipWeight excludes battery
Battery and charger not includedDiscontinued model, availability limited
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