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Olight S1 Mini Baton vs SureFire Sidekick
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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SureFire Sidekick stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
SureFire Sidekick stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Sidekick stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Sidekick stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Sidekick stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2300% 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$44Cheapest
Weight
43 g (1.52 oz)Heaviest
34 g (1.20 oz)Lightest
Length
54 mm (2.13 in)Shortest
63.5 mm (2.50 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmHighest output
300 lmLowest output
Max candela
2500 cdHighest candela
1100 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
100 m (328 ft)Highest
66 m (217 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1800 minLongest runtime
75 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 16340/RCR123A or CR123A
Integrated Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery
Charging type
Micro-USB (via rechargeable battery)
Micro-USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8
IPX4
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminum
Polymer/Aluminum Core
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Urban and office useGeneral close-range illuminationUltralight backpacking
Everyday carry on keychainEmergency situationsGeneral utility uses
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
Compact and lightweight keychain designHigh-performance LED with smooth broad beamRechargeable integrated battery with Micro-USB chargingSturdy pushbutton switch with mode accessGood runtime on all brightness levels
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 impact resistance due to polymer constructionNot waterproof, only weather resistant (IPX4)No USB charging port cover allowing dust or water entry
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