Comparison Console
Olight Baton 4 vs Sofirn SK31 Tactical
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Baton 4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SK31 Tactical stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SK31 Tactical stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 423% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SK31 Tactical stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 4 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SK31 Tactical stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 4 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SK31 Tactical stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 423% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SK31 Tactical stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 4 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 44% 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$64.99Most expensive
US$52.99Cheapest
Weight
194.1 g (6.85 oz)Lightest
223.3 g (7.88 oz)Heaviest
Length
Unknown
156.1 mm (6.15 in)
Output
Max lumens
1300 lmLowest output
6800 lmHighest output
Max candela
7225 cdLowest candela
38900 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
170 m (558 ft)Lowest
395 m (1296 ft)Highest
Max runtime
43200 minLongest runtime
30000 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Customized 650mAh IMR16340 rechargeable battery
21700 Li-ion rechargeable
Charging type
MCC magnetic charging cable and charging case with 5000mAh power bank
USB-C 5V 3A
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Type III hard anodized aerospace-grade aluminum
6061-T6 aluminum alloy body, stainless steel bezel with black PVD coating
Use case profile
Best for
General EDC use in urban environmentsDog walkingHome maintenanceUsers needing wide flood beam lighting
Tactical useOutdoor activitiesSearch and rescueLaw enforcementEDCHome defense
Common praise
Wide and smooth flood beamLong battery runtime up to 30 daysConvenient magnetic charging and charging caseDurable aerospace-grade aluminum constructionIntegrated battery and brightness level indicators
High maximum brightness of 6800 lumensLong beam distance of 395 metersRobust build with aluminum body and stainless steel bezelEffective USB-C charging with protective screwable coverMultiple intuitive switches including lockoutGood battery runtime up to 500 hours on lowExcellent mode selection including tactical, outdoor, and strobeMinimal green tint LED emitterIncluded holster and accessories
Common complaints
Not designed for long-distance throw applicationsSome users may prefer standard sizes over compact; length not specified
Included battery has lower continuous discharge rating than optimal for max lumensLockout button placement considered awkward by some usersLockout switch occasionally causes operation issues requiring toggleDoes not tail stand due to button protrusion
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