Comparison Console
Olight S30R Baton II vs SureFire E2D Defender Ultra
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire E2D Defender Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative. Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E2D Defender Ultra stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E2D Defender Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E2D Defender Ultra stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, 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 2% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E2D Defender Ultra stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 26082% 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$130Cheapest
US$259Most expensive
Weight
128 g (4.52 oz)Heaviest
119 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
Length
118 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
142 mm (5.59 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1020 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
9600 cdLowest candela
10600 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
196 m (643 ft)Lowest
200 m (656 ft)Highest
Max runtime
43200 minLongest runtime
165 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 Lithium-Ion
Two 123A batteries
Charging type
Micro-USB via charging dock
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX8
IPX7
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Type-III hard anodized aluminum
High-strength aerospace aluminum, Mil-Spec hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryOutdoor UseWorklightHands Free Use With Magnetic Tailcap Attachment
Everyday CarryTactical UseSelf DefenseAdministrative 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
High Brightness With Wide Beam And Good RangeLong Battery Life On Low ModeDurable Aerospace Aluminum BuildEffective Dual Output ModesSelf Defense Oriented Design Features
Common complaints
Turbo Mode Limited To About 3 Minutes Before Stepping DownWeight Excluding Battery Slightly Heavier Than Some Competitors
Bezel Can Become Hot During Extended High Output UseSharp Bezel May Cause Minor Injury If MishandledTail Cap Can Accumulate Dust And Debris When Carried In Pocket
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