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Olight S1 Mini Baton vs ThruNite T1

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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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

Cheapest

ThruNite T1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

ThruNite T1 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

ThruNite T1 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

ThruNite T1 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 53% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

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.

Olight S1 Mini Baton — Beam distance: 100 m (328 ft)Olight S1 Mini Baton — Max candela: 2500 cdOlight S1 Mini Baton — Weight: 43 g (1.52 oz)Olight S1 Mini Baton — Length: 54 mm (2.13 in)Olight S1 Mini Baton — Retail price: US$50Olight S1 Mini Baton — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)ThruNite T1 — Beam distance: 102 m (335 ft)ThruNite T1 — Max candela: 2600 cdThruNite T1 — Weight: 71.5 g (2.52 oz)ThruNite T1 — Length: 69.5 mm (2.74 in)ThruNite T1 — Retail price: US$45.95ThruNite T1 — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
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 Use▣General Close Range Illumination▣Ultralight Backpacking
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Compact Portable Illumination▣Hands Free Use Via Magnetic Tailcap Or Clip
Common praise
✓Small Size With Strong Output For EDC✓Useful Rechargeable Battery Included With USB Charging✓Good Beam Pattern With Flood And Some Throw✓Durable Aluminum Construction With Ipx8 Waterproof Rating✓Versatile Clip Allowing Tip Up Or Tip Down Carry
✓Compact And Lightweight Design✓Powerful 1500 Lumen Output With Balanced Beam✓USB Rechargeable With Included 1100mah Battery✓Magnetic Tailcap For Hands Free Use✓Multiple Modes Including Stepless Dimming And Strobe✓Good Build Quality With Anodized Aluminum Body✓Ipx8 Water Resistance
Common complaints
⚠Tail Magnet Is Weak For Some Use Cases⚠Clip Attachment Can Be Stiff And Require Two Hands⚠Confusing Model Naming⚠Turbo Mode Not Available With Standard Cr123a Cells⚠Some Users Desire Stronger Grip Texture
⚠Turbo Mode Sustains Max Output Only About 3 Minutes Before Stepping Down⚠Clip Design Requires Two Handed Operation To Attach⚠Lower 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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