Comparison Console
Nitecore EC23 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 35% gap from the closest alternative. Olight S2 Baton stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EC23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 89% 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 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 293% 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$58.95Most expensive
US$49.95Cheapest
Weight
78 g (2.75 oz)Heaviest
50.5 g (1.78 oz)Lightest
Length
128.7 mm (5.07 in)Longest
103 mm (4.06 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmHighest output
950 lmLowest output
Max candela
16200 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
255 m (837 ft)Highest
142 m (466 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
19800 minLongest runtime
5040 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1× 18650 Li-ion (output ≥ 8A) or 2× CR123 (single use or rechargeable)
1x 18650 or 2x CR123A
Charging type
USB (implied by USB flashlight naming and included battery)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters submersible)
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aero grade aluminium alloy with HAIII military grade hard-anodised finish
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useCampingSearch tasksSurvival/bushcraft
Users looking for a compact flashlight that can accept 18650 batteriesEveryday carryGeneral use
Common praise
High maximum brightness (1800 lumens)Long maximum runtime (up to 330 hours in ultralow mode)Compact size and lightweightMultiple output levels and special modesWaterproof and impact resistantBuilt-in battery power indicatorComfortable diamond knurled body grip
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
Switch can be fiddly or less intuitiveTurbo mode requires specific high-output batteryNot compatible with all 18650 batteries for turbo mode
Battery and charger not includedDiscontinued model, availability limited
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