Comparison Console
Olight S2 Baton vs Wuben PL01
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben PL01 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben PL01 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative. Olight S2 Baton stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben PL01 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2 Baton stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 49% 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$20Cheapest
Weight
50.5 g (1.78 oz)Heaviest
45 g (1.59 oz)Lightest
Length
103 mm (4.06 in)Shortest
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
950 lmHighest output
650 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
1686 cd
Beam distance
142 m (466 ft)Highest
82 m (269 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
5040 minShortest runtime
7500 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 or 2x CR123A
1x 10880 Li-ion or 2x AAA cells
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C (on-cell)
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Unknown
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Users looking for a compact flashlight that can accept 18650 batteriesEveryday carryGeneral use
Everyday carryDaily commuteBusiness tripCampingOutdoor workTravelEmergenciesInspectionHands-free lighting with 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
High CRI (>90) neutral white lightLow price and good valueCompact and lightweight designDual power option using 10880 Li-ion or AAA batteriesGood waterproof and impact resistance
Common complaints
Battery and charger not includedDiscontinued model, availability limited
Output slightly lower than claimedPositive DUV tint (slightly greenish)