Comparison Console
Nitecore EC23 vs Olight S2R Baton II
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore EC23 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EC23 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EC23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2R Baton II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2R Baton II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2R Baton II stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EC23 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2R Baton II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 336% 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$58.95Cheapest
US$69.95Most expensive
Weight
78 g (2.75 oz)Lightest
98.5 g (3.47 oz)Heaviest
Length
128.7 mm (5.07 in)Longest
100 mm (3.94 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmHighest output
1150 lmLowest output
Max candela
16200 cdHighest candela
4600 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
255 m (837 ft)Highest
135 m (443 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
19800 minShortest runtime
86400 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1× 18650 Li-ion (output ≥ 8A) or 2× CR123 (single use or rechargeable)
Customized 18650 rechargeable lithium battery
Charging type
USB (implied by USB flashlight naming and included battery)
Magnetic USB charge base
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters submersible)
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aero grade aluminium alloy with HAIII military grade hard-anodised finish
Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useCampingSearch tasksSurvival/bushcraft
Everyday carry (EDC)CampingHousehold useKey-chain carryGeneral useCar lightingFishing
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
High maximum output of 1150 lumensCompact size suitable for everyday carryDurable aluminum alloy body with IPX8 waterproofingConvenient magnetic USB chargingMultiple brightness modes including moonlight and strobeStrong and versatile beam with good balance of flood and throwBattery indicator LED on side switchIncludes dual-direction pocket clips and lanyard
Common complaints
Switch can be fiddly or less intuitiveTurbo mode requires specific high-output batteryNot compatible with all 18650 batteries for turbo mode
Turbo mode lasts only 2 minutes before stepping downLearning curve for strobe activation
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