Comparison Console
Nitecore P20iX vs Olight S30R Baton II
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore P20iX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P20iX stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P20iX stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 292% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore P20iX stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P20iX stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P20iX stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 292% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P20iX stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 106% 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$119.95Cheapest
US$130Most expensive
Weight
116 g (4.09 oz)Lightest
128 g (4.52 oz)Heaviest
Length
141.5 mm (5.57 in)Longest
118 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lmHighest output
1020 lmLowest output
Max candela
12200 cdHighest candela
9600 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
221 m (725 ft)Highest
196 m (643 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
21000 minShortest runtime
43200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 21700 rechargeable lithium-ion battery or 2 x CR123A non-rechargeable batteries
1 x 18650 Lithium-Ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
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
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish, silicon nitride ceramic inlays in strike bezel
Type-III hard anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Flood illuminationEveryday carryTactical and law enforcement useOutdoor, tactical, maritime applications
Everyday carryOutdoor useWorklightHands-free use with magnetic tailcap attachment
Common praise
High brightness output and excellent flood illuminationLong runtime at various brightness levelsDurable build with waterproof and impact resistanceUser-friendly interface with multiple modes and quick strobe accessIncluded high-capacity 21700 battery and 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
Slightly longer length may not suit shallow pockets for compact EDC use
Turbo mode limited to about 3 minutes before stepping downWeight excluding battery slightly heavier than some competitors
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