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Olight S2R Baton II vs ThruNite Defender

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Olight S2R Baton II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Olight S2R Baton II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Defender stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Olight S2R Baton II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

ThruNite Defender stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Olight S2R Baton II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

ThruNite Defender stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Olight S2R Baton II stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

ThruNite Defender stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

ThruNite Defender stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Olight S2R Baton II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 8371% 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.

Olight S2R Baton II — Beam distance: 135 m (443 ft)Olight S2R Baton II — Max candela: 4600 cdOlight S2R Baton II — Weight: 98.5 g (3.47 oz)Olight S2R Baton II — Length: 100 mm (3.94 in)Olight S2R Baton II — Retail price: US$69.95Olight S2R Baton II — Max lumens: 1150 lmThruNite Defender — Beam distance: 139 m (456 ft)ThruNite Defender — Max candela: 4880 cdThruNite Defender — Weight: 108 g (3.81 oz)ThruNite Defender — Length: 118 mm (4.65 in)ThruNite Defender — Retail price: US$76ThruNite Defender — Max lumens: 1619 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$69.95Cheapest
US$76Most expensive
Weight
98.5 g (3.47 oz)Lightest
108 g (3.81 oz)Heaviest
Length
100 mm (3.94 in)Shortest
118 mm (4.65 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1150 lmLowest output
1619 lmHighest output
Max candela
4600 cdLowest candela
4880 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
135 m (443 ft)Lowest
139 m (456 ft)Highest
Max runtime
86400 minLongest runtime
1020 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Customized 18650 rechargeable lithium battery
Built-in 1500mAh LiPo
Charging type
Magnetic USB charge base
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX7
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aluminum alloy
HAIII black anodized 6061 aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Camping▣Household Use▣Key Chain Carry▣General Use▣Car Lighting▣Fishing
▣EDC Utility Tasks▣Inspection Work▣Mechanics▣Electricians▣Hvac Professionals
Common praise
✓High Maximum Output Of 1150 Lumens✓Compact Size Suitable For Everyday Carry✓Durable Aluminum Alloy Body With Ipx8 Waterproofing✓Convenient Magnetic USB Charging✓Multiple Brightness Modes Including Moonlight And Strobe✓Strong And Versatile Beam With Good Balance Of Flood And Throw✓Battery Indicator LED On Side Switch✓Includes Dual Direction Pocket Clips And Lanyard
✓Versatile 3 In 1 Lighting With White, Uv, And Laser✓Flat And Pocketable Design✓USB C Charging With Battery Level Indicators✓Strong Magnetic Base And Two Way Clip✓Good Runtime And Output For EDC
Common complaints
⚠Turbo Mode Lasts Only 2 Minutes Before Stepping Down⚠Learning Curve For Strobe Activation
⚠Moonlight Mode Activation Is Somewhat Slow⚠Battery Is Built In And Not User Replaceable⚠Light Heats Up Under Extended Turbo Use⚠Low Cri Cool White Tint

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