Comparison Console
Nitecore EDC23 vs Olight S2R Baton II
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight S2R Baton II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Olight S2R Baton II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 117% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight S2R Baton II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2R Baton II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2R Baton II stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 117% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore EDC23 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2R Baton II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3592% 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$75Most expensive
US$69.95Cheapest
Weight
101 g (3.56 oz)Heaviest
98.5 g (3.47 oz)Lightest
Length
102.8 mm (4.05 in)Longest
100 mm (3.94 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2500 lmHighest output
1150 lmLowest output
Max candela
20720 cdHighest candela
4600 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
280 m (919 ft)Highest
135 m (443 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
2340 minShortest runtime
86400 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1500mAh Li-ion battery
Customized 18650 rechargeable lithium battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
Magnetic USB charge base
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP54
IPX8
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
High strength stainless steel body with PVD titanium coating, carbon fiber reinforced polymer frame, aluminum heat dissipation plate
Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical applicationsSecurity patrolLaw enforcementNight searchPersonal defenseEmergency lighting
Everyday carry (EDC)CampingHousehold useKey-chain carryGeneral useCar lightingFishing
Common praise
Compact and lightweight design suitable for pocket carryPowerful output of up to 2500 lumens with good beam throwOLED display showing brightness, battery, and runtimeFast USB-C charging with 1.5 hour full charge timeDedicated Turbo and Strobe switches for tactical useDual lock modes to prevent accidental activation
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
No true moonlight mode; lowest output is around 14-15 lumensOnly IP54 rated, not suitable for heavy water exposureBody finish prone to smudge and easy to markHeavier and denser due to stainless steel, less preferred by some usersMode interface complexity with strobe access sometimes accidental
Turbo mode lasts only 2 minutes before stepping downLearning curve for strobe activation
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