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Olight Baton 3 Pro Max vs SureFire M640DFT Turbo Scout Light Pro
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 5% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 257% 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 70% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M640DFT Turbo Scout Light Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 230% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M640DFT Turbo Scout Light Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M640DFT Turbo Scout Light Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 257% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M640DFT Turbo Scout Light Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 52264% 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$399Most expensive
Weight
148 g (5.22 oz)Lightest
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
Length
114 mm (4.49 in)Shortest
150 mm (5.91 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2500 lmHighest output
700 lmLowest output
Max candela
6974 cdLowest candela
100000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
167 m (548 ft)Lowest
632 m (2073 ft)Highest
Max runtime
86400 minLongest runtime
165 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 proprietary Li-ion rechargeable
One SF18650 rechargeable or two CR123A lithium primary batteries
Charging type
Proprietary magnetic USB charging cable (MCC3)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX7
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Aluminum (black and green versions) or magnesium alloy (desert tan version)
Aerospace aluminum, Mil-Spec hard anodized
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)General outdoor activitiesPowerful illumination with long runtimeSafe use near skin due to proximity sensor
Long range target identificationWeapon mounting for military/law enforcement usePositive target identification at extreme distance
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
Outstanding beam intensity for long range identification (100,000 candela)Long runtime for its class (2.5-2.75 hours)Dual fuel capability offers flexibility between rechargeable battery and primary lithiumRugged aerospace aluminum construction with IPX7 waterproof ratingCompatible with multiple mounting systems and remote switches
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
Premium price pointLower lumen output compared to some flood lightsRechargeable battery sold only as SureFire formatDesigned primarily for long throw rather than wide area illuminationHeavier than compact Scout Light variants
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