Comparison Console
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max vs Olight Baton Ultra
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the shortest option for length.
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the longest option for length.
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$120.95Most expensive
US$99.99Cheapest
Weight
148 g (5.22 oz)Heaviest
116 g (4.09 oz)Lightest
Length
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
113.5 mm (4.47 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2500 lmHighest output
1800 lmLowest output
Max candela
6974 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
167 m (548 ft)Lowest
300 m (984 ft)Highest
Max runtime
86400 min
Unknown
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 proprietary Li-ion rechargeable
Custom rechargeable battery included
Charging type
Proprietary magnetic USB charging cable (MCC3)
USB-C, MCC magnetic charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Aluminum (black and green versions) or magnesium alloy (desert tan version)
Olight OAL™ proprietary aluminum alloy (O-aluminum)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)General Outdoor ActivitiesPowerful Illumination With Long RuntimeSafe Use Near Skin Due To Proximity Sensor
EDC (everyday Carry)Users Wanting High Output And Throw In Compact SizeUsers Needing USB C And Magnetic Charging Convenience
Common praise
High Build Quality And Solid MachiningPowerful 2500 Lumens Output With Good Beam Distance (~167 M)Very Long Maximum Runtime (up To 60 Days/86400 Minutes)User Friendly Interface With Easy To Use Recessed Side SwitchProximity Sensor To Prevent Accidental Burns, Which Can Be DisabledConvenient Magnetic Proprietary Charging With Included Mcc3 USB CableLightweight Magnesium Alloy Version AvailableIncludes A Travel Pouch And Magnetic L Shaped Stand For Storage
Compact Size Yet Powerful 1800 Lumens OutputExcellent Beam Quality With Crisp Hotspot And Natural White BeamDurable Olight Oal Aluminum BodyDual Switches For Flexible And Intuitive ControlConvenient USB C And Magnetic Charging OptionsIpx8 Water Resistance
Common complaints
Battery Is A Proprietary 21700 Cell Limiting Battery Replacement OptionsLight Is Larger Than Previous 18650 Baton Models, Potentially Bulky For SomeLimited Impact Resistance Information And No Explicit Tested Drop Rating
Mode Memory Behavior For High Mode Is Inconsistent And ConfusingLockout Is Activated By Long Hold Making Accidental Activation EasierNo Dedicated Mode Memory For Turbo And StrobeTail Switch Uses High And Turbo Modes Instead Of Medium And Turbo Which May Limit Versatility
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