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Olight S30R Baton II vs Streamlight PolyTac 90 X USB
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight PolyTac 90 X USB stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 104% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight PolyTac 90 X USB stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 X USB stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 X USB stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 104% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight PolyTac 90 X USB stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 19100% 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$130Most expensive
US$127Cheapest
Weight
128 g (4.52 oz)Lightest
136 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
Length
118 mm (4.65 in)Longest
112.5 mm (4.43 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1020 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
9600 cdHighest candela
7000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
196 m (643 ft)Highest
167 m (548 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
43200 minLongest runtime
225 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 Lithium-Ion
SL-B26 rechargeable Li-Ion USB battery pack; also accepts CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
Micro-USB via charging dock
USB rechargeable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX7
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Type-III hard anodized aluminum
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryOutdoor UseWorklightHands Free Use With Magnetic Tailcap Attachment
Right Angle Flashlight UseHands Free Lighting When Attached To GearProfessional, Industrial, And Outdoor Tasks
Common praise
High Max Brightness With Useful Beam DistanceLong Runtime Especially On Lower ModesConvenient Magnetic Tailcap For Hands Free UseIncluded Rechargeable Battery And Charging Dock
Bright 500 Lumen Output With Balanced BeamRugged And Waterproof DesignConvenient USB Rechargeable Battery And Multi Fuel CapabilityHands Free Use With Clip And D Ring Attachment
Common complaints
Turbo Mode Limited To About 3 Minutes Before Stepping DownWeight Excluding Battery Slightly Heavier Than Some Competitors
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