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Nitecore P12 vs Olight Baton Ultra
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore P12 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 16% 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$95Cheapest
US$99.99Most expensive
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
116 g (4.09 oz)Lightest
Length
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
113.5 mm (4.47 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1300 lmLowest output
1800 lmHighest output
Max candela
6400 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
160 m (525 ft)Lowest
300 m (984 ft)Highest
Max runtime
60 min
Unknown
Power & durability
Battery type
16340 Li-ion / CR123A
Custom rechargeable battery included
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C, MCC magnetic charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
Unknown
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminum alloy
Olight OAL™ proprietary aluminum alloy (O-aluminum)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useIndoor and most outdoor lighting
EDC (Everyday Carry)Users wanting high output and throw in compact sizeUsers needing USB-C and magnetic charging convenience
Common praise
Multiple brightness levels including red light optionsSolid durability with glass breakers on bezelCompact and lightweight for easy EDC
Compact size yet powerful 1800 lumens outputExcellent beam quality with crisp hotspot and natural white beamDurable Olight OAL aluminum bodyDual switches for flexible and intuitive controlConvenient USB-C and magnetic charging optionsIPX8 water resistance
Common complaints
Brightest white mode has shorter throw distance than some competitorsRotating collar switch may add bulk
Mode memory behavior for High mode is inconsistent and confusingLockout is activated by long hold making accidental activation easierNo dedicated mode memory for Turbo and StrobeTail switch uses High and Turbo modes instead of Medium and Turbo which may limit versatility
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