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Olight S2 Baton vs ThruNite TC15 V3
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 32% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 153% gap from the closest alternative. Olight S2 Baton stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 153% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TC15 V3 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 19% 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$49.95
US$49.95
Weight
50.5 g (1.78 oz)Lightest
74 g (2.61 oz)Heaviest
Length
103 mm (4.06 in)Shortest
122.5 mm (4.82 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
950 lmLowest output
2403 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
12450 cd
Beam distance
142 m (466 ft)Lowest
223 m (732 ft)Highest
Max runtime
5040 minLongest runtime
3000 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 or 2x CR123A
18650
Charging type
Unknown
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Unknown
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Users Looking For A Compact Flashlight That Can Accept 18650 BatteriesEveryday CarryGeneral Use
Everyday CarryGeneral UseTactical Applications
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
High Maximum Brightness OutputCompact And Lightweight DesignBuilt In USB C ChargingGood Runtime On Multiple ModesIncluded Battery And AccessoriesRugged Anodized Aluminum Body
Common complaints
Battery And Charger Not IncludedDiscontinued Model, Availability Limited
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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