Comparison Console
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max vs Streamlight Syclone
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 525% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Syclone stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Syclone stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Syclone stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 525% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Syclone stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 15058% 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$120.95Cheapest
US$125Most expensive
Weight
148 g (5.22 oz)Lightest
150 g (5.29 oz)Heaviest
Length
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
75.4 mm (2.97 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2500 lmHighest output
400 lmLowest output
Max candela
6974 cdHighest candela
5000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
167 m (548 ft)Highest
141 m (463 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
86400 minLongest runtime
570 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 proprietary Li-ion rechargeable
Lithium Ion
Charging type
Proprietary magnetic USB charging cable (MCC3)
USB rechargeable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX4
Impact resistance
Unknown
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Aluminum (black and green versions) or magnesium alloy (desert tan version)
Thermoplastic with chemical-resistant lens
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)General outdoor activitiesPowerful illumination with long runtimeSafe use near skin due to proximity sensor
Hands-free applicationsPaint matching or color identificationCompact work light
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
Adjustable 360° rotating head for targeting lightBright cool white LED and high CRI Color-Rite LED for color accuracyUSB rechargeable with convenient battery includedCompact and lightweight design
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
Not rated for submersion, only water-resistant (IPX4)No exact dimensions for head/body diameter provided