Comparison Console
Nitecore MT10C 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 11% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MT10C stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Olight S2 Baton stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MT10C stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 43% 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$39.95Cheapest
US$49.95Most expensive
Weight
57 g (2.01 oz)Heaviest
50.5 g (1.78 oz)Lightest
Length
91.3 mm (3.59 in)Shortest
103 mm (4.06 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
920 lmLowest output
950 lmHighest output
Max candela
9000 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
190 m (623 ft)Highest
142 m (466 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
7200 minLongest runtime
5040 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x CR123 or 1x IMR 18350 rechargeable Li-ion battery
1x 18650 or 2x CR123A
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aluminum alloy, anodized
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useOutdoor activities requiring night vision preservation such as huntingSignaling in emergencies
Users looking for a compact flashlight that can accept 18650 batteriesEveryday carryGeneral use
Common praise
Compact and lightweightPowerful 920 lumen outputRed light mode preserves night vision and prevents insect attractionTactical tail switch for easy one-handed useRobust build quality with waterproof rating IPX8
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
Battery and charger not includedRuntime on turbo mode limited to about 30 minutes
Battery and charger not includedDiscontinued model, availability limited
Dataset Expansion
Missing a brand?
Suggest an EDC brand for CarryCrew to research and add to the comparison database.
Community indexing queue online