Comparison Console
Nitecore P20i 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 P20i stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P20i stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P20i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore P20i stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P20i stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P20i stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P20i stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1795% 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$116Cheapest
US$130Most expensive
Weight
124 g (4.37 oz)Lightest
128 g (4.52 oz)Heaviest
Length
151 mm (5.94 in)Longest
118 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmHighest output
1020 lmLowest output
Max candela
28500 cdHighest candela
9600 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
337 m (1106 ft)Highest
196 m (643 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
2280 minShortest runtime
43200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Rechargeable 21700 Li-ion battery (Nitecore 21700 i-series NL2140i 4000mAh)
1 x 18650 Lithium-Ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
Micro-USB via charging dock
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (waterproof, submersible up to 2 meters)
IPX8
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
Material
Aluminum
Type-III hard anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingLaw EnforcementMilitaryProfessional inspection and detectionOutdoor activitiesEDC tactical use
Everyday carryOutdoor useWorklightHands-free use with magnetic tailcap attachment
Common praise
High brightness suitable for tactical and outdoor useDual white and UV light for detection and inspectionRechargeable with USB-C and included 21700 batteryCompact yet robust build with aircraft-grade aluminumGood impact resistance and waterproof rating
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
Relatively heavy and large for pocket EDCHigher price point compared to basic modelsMight have complex modes for casual users
Turbo mode limited to about 3 minutes before stepping downWeight excluding battery slightly heavier than some competitors
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