Comparison Console
Olight Baton Ultra vs ThruNite Lynx
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Lynx stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Lynx stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. ThruNite Lynx stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Lynx stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
ThruNite Lynx stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Lynx stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Lynx stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 27% 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$99.95Cheapest
Weight
116 g (4.09 oz)Heaviest
108 g (3.81 oz)Lightest
Length
113.5 mm (4.47 in)Shortest
144.5 mm (5.69 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmLowest output
3100 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
43489 cd
Beam distance
300 m (984 ft)Lowest
417 m (1368 ft)Highest
Max runtime
Unknown
4140 min
Power & durability
Battery type
Custom rechargeable battery included
21700 lithium-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB-C, MCC magnetic charging
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Olight OAL™ proprietary aluminum alloy (O-aluminum)
Aerospace-grade AL6061-T6 aluminum with Type III hard anodizing
Use case profile
Best for
EDC (Everyday Carry)Users wanting high output and throw in compact sizeUsers needing USB-C and magnetic charging convenience
Tactical useOutdoor activitiesEDCLaw enforcementCampingDog walkingInspectionHunting
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
High output up to 3100 lumens with long 417 meter beam throwBuilt-in USB-C charging with convenient metal twist portPowerbank function for charging other devicesDurable aerospace-grade aluminum constructionReliable dual tail switch interfaceIPX8 waterproof and 1.5 meter impact resistanceMultiple modes including Firefly moonlight and instant strobeBattery included with proprietary 5000mAh 21700 cell
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
Tailcap USB-C cover collar can be somewhat difficult to open especially with pocket clip installedInitial turbo mode steps down quickly due to thermal regulationA bit expensive at MSRP, though Amazon price is betterIndicator light functions not fully documented in manual
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