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Olight Baton 4 vs Sofirn ST2 Max
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 20% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn ST2 Max stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn ST2 Max 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 Max 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 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn ST2 Max stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 26% 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 Max stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 131% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn ST2 Max 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
244 g (8.61 oz)Heaviest
Length
Unknown
113 mm (4.45 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
Charging type
MCC magnetic charging cable and charging case with 5000mAh power bank
USB-C charging
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
Work lightOutdoor activitiesGaragesJob sitesEDCHands-free use via rotating head and magnetic base
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
Versatile multi-light functionality (white, red, UV)Long runtime up to 430 hours on low modeSolid build quality and robust rotating headUSB-C charging convenienceGood magnetic tail for hands-free use
Common complaints
Not designed for long-distance throw applicationsSome users may prefer standard sizes over compact; length not specified
Relatively heavy and large for pocket carrySomewhat tight USB-C port coverNo pocket clip includedBeam distance and candela not clearly specified
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