Comparison Console
Olight Baton 4 vs Sofirn ST2
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 22% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn ST2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn ST2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 131% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn ST2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 4 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn ST2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 4 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn ST2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 131% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn ST2 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton 4 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 67% 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$62.99Cheapest
Weight
194.1 g (6.85 oz)Lightest
247.6 g (8.73 oz)Heaviest
Length
Unknown
112 mm (4.41 in)
Output
Max lumens
1300 lmLowest output
3000 lmHighest output
Max candela
7225 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
170 m (558 ft)
Unknown
Max runtime
43200 minLongest runtime
25800 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Customized 650mAh IMR16340 rechargeable battery
2x 18650 rechargeable lithium-ion cells (included)
Charging type
MCC magnetic charging cable and charging case with 5000mAh power bank
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX6
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Type III hard anodized aerospace-grade aluminum
Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
General EDC use in urban environmentsDog walkingHome maintenanceUsers needing wide flood beam lighting
WorkOutdoor activitiesGaragesJob sitesEveryday carry
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 3000 lumens with smooth dimmingVersatile multi-light colors: white, red, and UVRobust 90º rotating head with good resistance and soft clicksStrong magnetic tail and large clip for easy hands-free useLong runtime up to ~430 hours on lowUSB-C charging with included cableSolid aluminum alloy construction with IPX6 water resistance
Common complaints
Not designed for long-distance throw applicationsSome users may prefer standard sizes over compact; length not specified
Output steps down quickly from turbo to about 500 lumens after 1 minuteRelatively heavy and bulky for EDC (about 248 grams, 4.4 x 1.8 x 0.9 inches)Some users may find the UI or rotary switch unusual at first
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