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Nitecore MH25 Pro vs Olight S30R Baton II
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH25 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH25 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 224% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore MH25 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH25 Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH25 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 224% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH25 Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 11% 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$99.95Cheapest
US$130Most expensive
Weight
130 g (4.59 oz)Heaviest
128 g (4.52 oz)Lightest
Length
153.6 mm (6.05 in)Longest
118 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3300 lmHighest output
1020 lmLowest output
Max candela
124300 cdHighest candela
9600 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
705 m (2313 ft)Highest
196 m (643 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
39000 minShortest runtime
43200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion rechargeable (Nitecore NL2153HP 5300mAh included)
1 x 18650 Lithium-Ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
Micro-USB via charging dock
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IPX8
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Type-III hard anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useOutdoorsSearch & rescueLaw enforcement
Everyday carryOutdoor useWorklightHands-free use with magnetic tailcap attachment
Common praise
High maximum brightness of 3300 lumensLong beam distance up to 705 metersDurable IP68 rated waterproof and impact-resistant designVersatile modes including tactical and daily modeUSB-C charging convenience with included high-capacity battery
High max brightness with useful beam distanceLong runtime especially on lower modesConvenient magnetic tailcap for hands-free useIncluded rechargeable battery and charging dock
Common complaints
Turbo mode runtime is relatively short (30 minutes)Heavy without battery installedComplex mode selection may require learning curve
Turbo mode limited to about 3 minutes before stepping downWeight excluding battery slightly heavier than some competitors
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