Comparison Console
Olight S1 Mini Baton vs Streamlight ClipMate USB
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 20% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 757% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 757% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 757% 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$50Most expensive
US$45Cheapest
Weight
43 g (1.52 oz)Lightest
53.9 g (1.90 oz)Heaviest
Length
54 mm (2.13 in)Shortest
81.3 mm (3.20 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmHighest output
70 lmLowest output
Max candela
2500 cdHighest candela
500 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
100 m (328 ft)Highest
44 m (144 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1800 minLongest runtime
210 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 16340/RCR123A or CR123A
Lithium polymer cell
Charging type
Micro-USB (via rechargeable battery)
USB built-in charge tab
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8
IPX4
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aluminum
Polymer housing, abrasion-resistant
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Urban and office useGeneral close-range illuminationUltralight backpacking
Hands-free lightingEDC useIndustrial and DIY useNight vision preservation with red LED modes
Common praise
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
Lightweight and compact designUSB built-in charging convenienceMultiple lighting modes including red LED for night visionDurable and abrasion-resistant polymer housingGood runtime on various modes
Common complaints
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
Limited beam distance compared to larger flashlightsNot fully waterproof, only IPX4 water resistantSwitch interface may take getting used to