Comparison Console
Olight S30R Baton II vs SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 61% 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
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 155% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light 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.
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light 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 47900% 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$332Most expensive
Weight
128 g (4.52 oz)Heaviest
124.7 g (4.40 oz)Lightest
Length
118 mm (4.65 in)Longest
45.2 mm (1.78 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1020 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
9600 cdHighest candela
7600 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
196 m (643 ft)Highest
87 m (285 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
43200 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 Lithium-Ion
CR123A
Charging type
Micro-USB via charging dock
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX8
IP67
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Type-III hard anodized aluminum
Aluminum with Mil-Spec hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useWorklightHands-free use with magnetic tailcap attachment
Weapon-mounted useHome defenseNighttime shooting
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
Well-built and durableEffective long-range beamGood brightness for home defense
Common complaints
Turbo mode limited to about 3 minutes before stepping downWeight excluding battery slightly heavier than some competitors
Relatively high priceLower output compared to some tactical flashlightsLimited beam spill for close-quarters