Comparison Console
Olight Baton 4 Pro vs ThruNite Defender
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baton 4 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Defender stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Baton 4 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 4 Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 4 Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 4 Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 141076% 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$69.99Cheapest
US$76Most expensive
Weight
114 g (4.02 oz)Heaviest
108 g (3.81 oz)Lightest
Length
111 mm (4.37 in)Shortest
118 mm (4.65 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1600 lmLowest output
1619 lmHighest output
Max candela
10158 cdHighest candela
4880 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
200 m (656 ft)Highest
139 m (456 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1440000 minLongest runtime
1020 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 rechargeable battery (3500mAh included)
Built-in 1500mAh LiPo
Charging type
USB-C port and magnetic MCC charging
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX7
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
6061 Aluminum Alloy
HAIII black anodized 6061 aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
EDC useProfessional daily carryOutdoor activitiesCampingEmergency preparedness
EDC utility tasksInspection workMechanicsElectriciansHVAC professionals
Common praise
High brightness output for its sizeVersatile dual switch interfaceLong runtime especially in Moonlight modeConvenient dual charging options (USB-C and magnetic)Good build quality and grip
Versatile 3-in-1 lighting with white, UV, and laserFlat and pocketable designUSB-C charging with battery level indicatorsStrong magnetic base and two-way clipGood runtime and output for EDC
Common complaints
No explicit complaints mentioned in sources
Moonlight mode activation is somewhat slowBattery is built-in and not user replaceableLight heats up under extended Turbo useLow CRI cool white tint
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