Comparison Console
Olight S1 Mini Baton vs ThruNite T1
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 40% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite T1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite T1 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite T1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton 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$50Most expensive
US$45.95Cheapest
Weight
43 g (1.52 oz)Lightest
71.5 g (2.52 oz)Heaviest
Length
54 mm (2.13 in)Shortest
69.5 mm (2.74 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmLowest output
1500 lmHighest output
Max candela
2500 cdLowest candela
2600 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
100 m (328 ft)Lowest
102 m (335 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1800 minLongest runtime
840 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 16340/RCR123A or CR123A
1x 18350 rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Charging type
Micro-USB (via rechargeable battery)
USB Micro-USB port (charging cable included)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8
IPX8 (2 meters)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aluminum
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Urban and office useGeneral close-range illuminationUltralight backpacking
Everyday carry (EDC)Compact portable illuminationHands-free use via magnetic tailcap or clip
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 designPowerful 1500 lumen output with balanced beamUSB rechargeable with included 1100mAh batteryMagnetic tailcap for hands-free useMultiple modes including stepless dimming and strobeGood build quality with anodized aluminum bodyIPX8 water resistance
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
Turbo mode sustains max output only about 3 minutes before stepping downClip design requires two-handed operation to attachLower modes exhibit some green tint shift (older CW variants)Charging current conservative (around 0.5A)TIR optic with plastic lens may scratch over time
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