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Nitecore P12GTS vs Olight S2R Baton II

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Olight S2R Baton II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Olight S2R Baton II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Olight S2R Baton II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Olight S2R Baton II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Olight S2R Baton II stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Olight S2R Baton II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 476% 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.

Nitecore P12GTS — Beam distance: 226 m (741 ft)Nitecore P12GTS — Max candela: 12760 cdNitecore P12GTS — Weight: 99 g (3.49 oz)Nitecore P12GTS — Length: 146 mm (5.75 in)Nitecore P12GTS — Retail price: US$100Nitecore P12GTS — Max lumens: 1800 lmOlight S2R Baton II — Beam distance: 135 m (443 ft)Olight S2R Baton II — Max candela: 4600 cdOlight S2R Baton II — Weight: 98.5 g (3.47 oz)Olight S2R Baton II — Length: 100 mm (3.94 in)Olight S2R Baton II — Retail price: US$69.95Olight S2R Baton II — Max lumens: 1150 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$100Most expensive
US$69.95Cheapest
Weight
99 g (3.49 oz)Heaviest
98.5 g (3.47 oz)Lightest
Length
146 mm (5.75 in)Longest
100 mm (3.94 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmHighest output
1150 lmLowest output
Max candela
12760 cdHighest candela
4600 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
226 m (741 ft)Highest
135 m (443 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
15000 minShortest runtime
86400 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion (high drain recommended) or 2 x CR123A batteries
Customized 18650 rechargeable lithium battery
Charging type
Micro-USB charging via tailcap port
Magnetic USB charge base
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters submersible)
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy
Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
▣Tactical Use▣Search And Rescue▣Law Enforcement▣Hunting▣Outdoor And Long Range Searching
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Camping▣Household Use▣Key Chain Carry▣General Use▣Car Lighting▣Fishing
Common praise
✓High Maximum Output Of 1800 Lumens✓Long Maximum Runtime Up To 250 Hours On Lowest Mode✓Durable Aero Grade Aluminum Alloy Construction With Ipx8 Waterproof Rating✓Dual Mechanical Tail And Metal Side Switches Allowing Versatile Control✓Integrated Micro USB Charging Port With Waterproof Cover✓Stable Regulated Output With Advanced Temperature Regulation✓Power Indicator Shows Remaining Battery Voltage
✓High Maximum Output Of 1150 Lumens✓Compact Size Suitable For Everyday Carry✓Durable Aluminum Alloy Body With Ipx8 Waterproofing✓Convenient Magnetic USB Charging✓Multiple Brightness Modes Including Moonlight And Strobe✓Strong And Versatile Beam With Good Balance Of Flood And Throw✓Battery Indicator LED On Side Switch✓Includes Dual Direction Pocket Clips And Lanyard
Common complaints
⚠Charging Port Cover Not Very Tight, May Come Off Easily⚠Tailcap Threads Unanodized Preventing Mechanical Lockout⚠Pocket Clip Only For Bezel Down Carry And Protrudes Noticeably
⚠Turbo Mode Lasts Only 2 Minutes Before Stepping Down⚠Learning Curve For Strobe Activation

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