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Olight S1 Mini Baton vs ThruNite TC15 V3
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 42% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 301% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 301% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 67% 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$49.95Cheapest
Weight
43 g (1.52 oz)Lightest
74 g (2.61 oz)Heaviest
Length
54 mm (2.13 in)Shortest
122.5 mm (4.82 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmLowest output
2403 lmHighest output
Max candela
2500 cdLowest candela
12450 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
100 m (328 ft)Lowest
223 m (732 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1800 minShortest runtime
3000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 16340/RCR123A or CR123A
18650
Charging type
Micro-USB (via rechargeable battery)
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminum
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Urban and office useGeneral close-range illuminationUltralight backpacking
Everyday carryGeneral useTactical applications
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
High maximum brightness outputCompact and lightweight designBuilt-in USB-C chargingGood runtime on multiple modesIncluded battery and accessoriesRugged anodized aluminum body
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
Cool white LED tint is high CCT and may appear too blue for some usersCannot cycle from moonlight directly to other modesSlight battery rattle with flat top 18650 batteriesBody tube reversible but light will not function in reversed orientation
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