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Nitecore EC23 vs Olight S1R Baton II

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Olight S1R Baton II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EC23 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EC23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Nitecore EC23 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Olight S1R Baton II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Olight S1R Baton II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Nitecore EC23 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Olight S1R Baton II stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Nitecore EC23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Olight S1R Baton II stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Nitecore EC23 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 72% 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.

Nitecore EC23 — Beam distance: 255 m (837 ft)Nitecore EC23 — Max candela: 16200 cdNitecore EC23 — Weight: 78 g (2.75 oz)Nitecore EC23 — Length: 128.7 mm (5.07 in)Nitecore EC23 — Retail price: US$58.95Nitecore EC23 — Max lumens: 1800 lmOlight S1R Baton II — Beam distance: 145 m (476 ft)Olight S1R Baton II — Max candela: 5250 cdOlight S1R Baton II — Weight: 51 g (1.80 oz)Olight S1R Baton II — Length: 63 mm (2.48 in)Olight S1R Baton II — Retail price: US$64.95Olight S1R Baton II — Max lumens: 1000 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$58.95Cheapest
US$64.95Most expensive
Weight
78 g (2.75 oz)Heaviest
51 g (1.80 oz)Lightest
Length
128.7 mm (5.07 in)Longest
63 mm (2.48 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
16200 cdHighest candela
5250 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
255 m (837 ft)Highest
145 m (476 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
19800 minLongest runtime
11520 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1× 18650 Li-ion (output ≥ 8A) or 2× CR123 (single use or rechargeable)
IMR16340 (RCR123A) lithium-manganese rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB (implied by USB flashlight naming and included battery)
Magnetic USB charge base (MCC II charger)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters submersible)
IPX8 (up to 2 meters)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aero grade aluminium alloy with HAIII military grade hard-anodised finish
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry▣Outdoor Use▣Camping▣Search Tasks▣Survival/bushcraft
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Key Chain Carry▣Camping▣Fishing▣Household Use▣General Use
Common praise
✓High Maximum Brightness (1800 Lumens)✓Long Maximum Runtime (up To 330 Hours In Ultralow Mode)✓Compact Size And Lightweight✓Multiple Output Levels And Special Modes✓Waterproof And Impact Resistant✓Built In Battery Power Indicator✓Comfortable Diamond Knurled Body Grip
✓Compact And Lightweight Design, Easy To Carry✓High Brightness With Good Output Levels And Good Beam Profile✓Magnetic USB Charging Base Is Convenient And Efficient✓Good Quality Materials And Craftsmanship✓Multiple User Friendly Interface Modes And Battery Indicator
Common complaints
⚠Switch Can Be Fiddly Or Less Intuitive⚠Turbo Mode Requires Specific High Output Battery⚠Not Compatible With All 18650 Batteries For Turbo Mode
⚠No Direct Mention Of Complaints In Source Texts

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