Comparison Console
Olight Diffuse vs Olight S2 Baton
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% 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 S2 Baton stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 36% 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 S2 Baton stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 114% 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$49.95Most expensive
Weight
57.5 g (2.03 oz)Heaviest
50.5 g (1.78 oz)Lightest
Length
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
103 mm (4.06 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
700 lmLowest output
950 lmHighest output
Max candela
1700 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
80 m (262 ft)Lowest
142 m (466 ft)Highest
Max runtime
10800 minLongest runtime
5040 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
14500 lithium-ion (also compatible with AA primary or NiMH)
1x 18650 or 2x CR123A
Charging type
USB-C charging via battery
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Unknown
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
EDC useTool kit or toolbox lightUsers needing anti-roll shapeUsers wanting waterproof light
Users looking for a compact flashlight that can accept 18650 batteriesEveryday carryGeneral use
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
Compact form factor with high outputHomogeneous cool white beamMagnetic tail cap for hands-free useMultiple brightness modes including moonlight and strobeLow standby current for longer battery life
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
Battery and charger not includedDiscontinued model, availability limited