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Olight S2 Baton vs ThruNite T1
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Olight S2 Baton stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% 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 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite T1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 500% 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$45.95Cheapest
Weight
50.5 g (1.78 oz)Lightest
71.5 g (2.52 oz)Heaviest
Length
103 mm (4.06 in)Longest
69.5 mm (2.74 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
950 lmLowest output
1500 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
2600 cd
Beam distance
142 m (466 ft)Highest
102 m (335 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
5040 minLongest runtime
840 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 or 2x CR123A
1x 18350 rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Charging type
Unknown
USB Micro-USB port (charging cable included)
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8 (2 meters)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Unknown
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Users looking for a compact flashlight that can accept 18650 batteriesEveryday carryGeneral use
Everyday carry (EDC)Compact portable illuminationHands-free use via magnetic tailcap or clip
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
Compact and lightweight designPowerful 1500 lumen output with balanced beamUSB rechargeable with included 1100mAh batteryMagnetic tailcap for hands-free useMultiple modes including stepless dimming and strobeGood build quality with anodized aluminum bodyIPX8 water resistance
Common complaints
Battery and charger not includedDiscontinued model, availability limited
Turbo mode sustains max output only about 3 minutes before stepping downClip design requires two-handed operation to attachLower 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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