Comparison Console
Olight S2 Baton vs Streamlight ClipMate USB
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 6% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Olight S2 Baton stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1257% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1257% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2300% 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$45Cheapest
Weight
50.5 g (1.78 oz)Lightest
53.9 g (1.90 oz)Heaviest
Length
103 mm (4.06 in)Longest
81.3 mm (3.20 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
950 lmHighest output
70 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
500 cd
Beam distance
142 m (466 ft)Highest
44 m (144 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
5040 minLongest runtime
210 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 or 2x CR123A
Lithium polymer cell
Charging type
Unknown
USB built-in charge tab
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX4
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Unknown
Polymer housing, abrasion-resistant
Use case profile
Best for
Users looking for a compact flashlight that can accept 18650 batteriesEveryday carryGeneral use
Hands-free lightingEDC useIndustrial and DIY useNight vision preservation with red LED modes
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
Lightweight and compact designUSB built-in charging convenienceMultiple lighting modes including red LED for night visionDurable and abrasion-resistant polymer housingGood runtime on various modes
Common complaints
Battery and charger not includedDiscontinued model, availability limited
Limited beam distance compared to larger flashlightsNot fully waterproof, only IPX4 water resistantSwitch interface may take getting used to