Comparison Console
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max vs SureFire XVL2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire XVL2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 93% 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 93% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire XVL2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 1239% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire XVL2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 3 Pro Max stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire XVL2 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.
SureFire XVL2 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 95900% 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$1619Most expensive
Weight
148 g (5.22 oz)Heaviest
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
Length
114 mm (4.49 in)Longest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2500 lmHighest output
400 lmLowest output
Max candela
6974 cdHighest candela
820 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
167 m (548 ft)Highest
54 m (177 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
86400 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 proprietary Li-ion rechargeable
1x CR123A lithium battery
Charging type
Proprietary magnetic USB charging cable (MCC3)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8 (66 feet, 2 hours)
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Aluminum (black and green versions) or magnesium alloy (desert tan version)
Aluminum, Mil-Spec Hard-Anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)General outdoor activitiesPowerful illumination with long runtimeSafe use near skin due to proximity sensor
Handgun and carbine weapon mountingTactical use in low-light and infrared environments
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
Durable mil-spec aluminum constructionVersatile multi-spectrum lighting and laser optionsCompact size and lightweight designIPX8 waterproof ratingAmbidextrous switching for tactical use
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
High retail priceShort runtime on white light mode (1.5 hours)Non-rechargeable battery requirement (uses disposable CR123A)