Comparison Console
Olight Baton Ultra vs Streamlight ProTac 2L-X
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight ProTac 2L-X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac 2L-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 260% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight ProTac 2L-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 2L-X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 2L-X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 260% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 2L-X stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 15% 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$99.99Most expensive
US$85Cheapest
Weight
116 g (4.09 oz)Heaviest
111 g (3.92 oz)Lightest
Length
113.5 mm (4.47 in)Shortest
130.6 mm (5.14 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
6800 cd
Beam distance
300 m (984 ft)Highest
165 m (541 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
Unknown
1650 min
Power & durability
Battery type
Custom rechargeable battery included
Two CR123A lithium batteries or one Streamlight rechargeable 18650 battery
Charging type
USB-C, MCC magnetic charging
USB (for rechargeable battery variant)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX7
Impact resistance
Unknown
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Olight OAL™ proprietary aluminum alloy (O-aluminum)
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
EDC (Everyday Carry)Users wanting high output and throw in compact sizeUsers needing USB-C and magnetic charging convenience
Everyday carryTactical useProfessional use by police and emergency personnel
Common praise
Compact size yet powerful 1800 lumens outputExcellent beam quality with crisp hotspot and natural white beamDurable Olight OAL aluminum bodyDual switches for flexible and intuitive controlConvenient USB-C and magnetic charging optionsIPX8 water resistance
Multi-fuel versatilityProgrammable TEN-TAP switchDurable anodized aluminum constructionIPX7 waterproof ratingRemovable pocket clip
Common complaints
Mode memory behavior for High mode is inconsistent and confusingLockout is activated by long hold making accidental activation easierNo dedicated mode memory for Turbo and StrobeTail switch uses High and Turbo modes instead of Medium and Turbo which may limit versatility
Weight varies depending on battery usedStrobe runtime shorter than other modes