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Olight S2 Baton vs Sofirn SC31B
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC31B stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC31B stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 5% 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$49.95Most expensive
US$38.95Cheapest
Weight
50.5 g (1.78 oz)Lightest
59 g (2.08 oz)Heaviest
Length
103 mm (4.06 in)Shortest
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
950 lmLowest output
1000 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
10750 cd
Beam distance
142 m (466 ft)Lowest
207 m (679 ft)Highest
Max runtime
5040 minLongest runtime
4800 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 or 2x CR123A
18650 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
Unknown
Micro USB
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
Unknown
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Unknown
6061 Aluminum Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Users looking for a compact flashlight that can accept 18650 batteriesEveryday carryGeneral use
Everyday carry (EDC)Home useOutdoor activities such as camping, hiking, caving, dog walking, fishing
Common praise
Compact form factor with high outputHomogeneous cool white beamMagnetic tail cap for hands-free useMultiple brightness modes including moonlight and strobeLow standby current for longer battery life
Good value budget lightUSB charging includedStrong pocket clipSimple and easy user interfaceSolid build quality with anodised finish and gold plated springs
Common complaints
Battery and charger not includedDiscontinued model, availability limited
No dedicated ultra-low moonlight modeMode memory can be inconvenient to access lowest modesClip is not reversible and protrudes beyond light lengthMicro USB instead of USB-C chargingNo lanyard included in some packages
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