Comparison Console
Nitecore P17iX vs Olight S30R Baton II
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
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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