Comparison Console
Nitecore P17iX vs Olight S30R Baton II
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore P17iX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P17iX stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P17iX stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 390% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 390% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 620% 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$126.44Cheapest
US$130Most expensive
Weight
101 g (3.56 oz)Lightest
128 g (4.52 oz)Heaviest
Length
140 mm (5.51 in)Longest
118 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
5000 lmHighest output
1020 lmLowest output
Max candela
27225 cdHighest candela
9600 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
330 m (1083 ft)Highest
196 m (643 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
6000 minShortest runtime
43200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x Nitecore 21700 i Series Li-ion rechargeable (NL2155HPi 5,500mAh)
1 x 18650 Lithium-Ion
Charging type
USB-C 18W fast charging (QC/PD)
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
7075-T6 aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Type-III hard anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical and duty useLaw enforcementMilitarySearch and rescueOutdoor and professional lighting
Everyday carryOutdoor useWorklightHands-free use with magnetic tailcap attachment
Common praise
Exceptional brightness and beam throwVersatile beam pattern optionsRobust and durable constructionProgrammable buttons provide operational flexibilityLong battery runtime with fast USB-C charging
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
Battery and accessories excluded from weight; actual carry weight higherComplexity of multiple modes may require learning
Turbo mode limited to about 3 minutes before stepping downWeight excluding battery slightly heavier than some competitors
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