Comparison Console
Olight S2R Baton II vs ThruNite Defender
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
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
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 most expensive option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2R Baton II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S2R Baton II stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 29% 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.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
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.
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)CampingHousehold useKey-chain carryGeneral useCar lightingFishing
EDC utility tasksInspection workMechanicsElectriciansHVAC professionals
Common praise
High maximum output of 1150 lumensCompact size suitable for everyday carryDurable aluminum alloy body with IPX8 waterproofingConvenient magnetic USB chargingMultiple brightness modes including moonlight and strobeStrong and versatile beam with good balance of flood and throwBattery indicator LED on side switchIncludes dual-direction pocket clips and lanyard
Versatile 3-in-1 lighting with white, UV, and laserFlat and pocketable designUSB-C charging with battery level indicatorsStrong magnetic base and two-way clipGood runtime and output for EDC
Common complaints
Turbo mode lasts only 2 minutes before stepping downLearning curve for strobe activation
Moonlight mode activation is somewhat slowBattery is built-in and not user replaceableLight heats up under extended Turbo useLow CRI cool white tint
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