Comparison Console
Olight S10R Baton III vs ThruNite TC15 V3
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight S10R Baton III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Olight S10R Baton III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% 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.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight S10R Baton III stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S10R Baton III stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S10R Baton III 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.
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S10R Baton III stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 620% 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$47.96Cheapest
US$49.95Most expensive
Weight
58 g (2.05 oz)Lightest
74 g (2.61 oz)Heaviest
Length
68.5 mm (2.70 in)Shortest
122.5 mm (4.82 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmLowest output
2403 lmHighest output
Max candela
3500 cdLowest candela
12450 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
118 m (387 ft)Lowest
223 m (732 ft)Highest
Max runtime
21600 minLongest runtime
3000 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x CR123A or 1x RCR123A rechargeable
18650
Charging type
Magnetic USB charging dock and micro-USB cable
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminum alloy (implied by stainless steel clip and typical Olight construction)
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGeneral purposeKeychain useOutdoor activities
Everyday carryGeneral useTactical applications
Common praise
Bright output relative to sizeMultiple useful modes including moonlightConvenient magnetic charging systemGood build quality and designDeep carry pocket clipProgrammable timer and lockout functions
High maximum brightness outputCompact and lightweight designBuilt-in USB-C chargingGood runtime on multiple modesIncluded battery and accessoriesRugged anodized aluminum body
Common complaints
Pocket clip may catch when putting in pocket, requires adjustmentSide switch location requires getting used to
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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