Comparison Console
Nitecore P12GTS vs Olight Baton Ultra
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the shortest throw option for beam distance, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the longest throw option for beam distance, with about a 33% 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$100Most expensive
US$99.99Cheapest
Weight
99 g (3.49 oz)Lightest
116 g (4.09 oz)Heaviest
Length
146 mm (5.75 in)Longest
113.5 mm (4.47 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lm
1800 lm
Max candela
12760 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
226 m (741 ft)Lowest
300 m (984 ft)Highest
Max runtime
15000 min
Unknown
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion (high drain recommended) or 2 x CR123A batteries
Custom rechargeable battery included
Charging type
Micro-USB charging via tailcap port
USB-C, MCC magnetic charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters submersible)
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy
Olight OAL™ proprietary aluminum alloy (O-aluminum)
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useSearch and rescueLaw enforcementHuntingOutdoor and long-range searching
EDC (Everyday Carry)Users wanting high output and throw in compact sizeUsers needing USB-C and magnetic charging convenience
Common praise
High maximum output of 1800 lumensLong maximum runtime up to 250 hours on lowest modeDurable aero grade aluminum alloy construction with IPX8 waterproof ratingDual mechanical tail and metal side switches allowing versatile controlIntegrated micro-USB charging port with waterproof coverStable regulated output with advanced temperature regulationPower indicator shows remaining battery voltage
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
Charging port cover not very tight, may come off easilyTailcap threads unanodized preventing mechanical lockoutPocket clip only for bezel-down carry and protrudes noticeably
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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