Comparison Console
Olight Diffuse vs Olight S1 Mini Baton
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Diffuse stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Diffuse stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Diffuse stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 500% 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$32.99Cheapest
US$50Most expensive
Weight
57.5 g (2.03 oz)Heaviest
43 g (1.52 oz)Lightest
Length
87 mm (3.43 in)Longest
54 mm (2.13 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
700 lmHighest output
600 lmLowest output
Max candela
1700 cdLowest candela
2500 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
80 m (262 ft)Lowest
100 m (328 ft)Highest
Max runtime
10800 minLongest runtime
1800 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
14500 lithium-ion (also compatible with AA primary or NiMH)
1 x 16340/RCR123A or CR123A
Charging type
USB-C charging via battery
Micro-USB (via rechargeable battery)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX-8
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Unknown
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
EDC useTool kit or toolbox lightUsers needing anti-roll shapeUsers wanting waterproof light
Everyday Carry (EDC)Urban and office useGeneral close-range illuminationUltralight backpacking
Common praise
Good waterproof rating (IPX8)Anti-roll pentagon shapeGood output and runtimeConvenient battery with onboard USB-C chargingNice e-switch with indicator and lockout
Small size with strong output for EDCUseful rechargeable battery included with USB chargingGood beam pattern with flood and some throwDurable aluminum construction with IPX8 waterproof ratingVersatile clip allowing tip-up or tip-down carry
Common complaints
No knurling makes grip less secureTailcap is small and fiddly to unscrewNo built-in charging in flashlight (battery charges externally)Limited documentation on AA battery mode
Tail magnet is weak for some use casesClip attachment can be stiff and require two handsConfusing model namingTurbo mode not available with standard CR123A cellsSome users desire stronger grip texture