Comparison Console
Olight S30R Baton II vs SureFire X400 Ultra
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 10% gap from the closest alternative. Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 84% 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 84% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 515% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400 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 X400 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 57500% 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$799Most expensive
Weight
128 g (4.52 oz)Lightest
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
Length
118 mm (4.65 in)Longest
94 mm (3.70 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1020 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
9600 cdLowest candela
11300 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
196 m (643 ft)Lowest
213 m (699 ft)Highest
Max runtime
43200 minLongest runtime
75 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 Lithium-Ion
2 x CR123A
Charging type
Micro-USB via charging dock
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Unknown
IP rating
IPX8
IPX4
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Type-III hard anodized aluminum
Mil-Spec hard-anodized aerospace aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useWorklightHands-free use with magnetic tailcap attachment
Weapon-mounted tactical illumination and aimingLaw enforcementMilitaryHome defenseSelf-defense applications
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 output 1000 lumens with smooth hybrid beam profileHighly visible laser (red or green) that rarely needs re-zeroingDurable Mil-Spec hard-anodized aluminum constructionAmbidextrous, intuitive switchingReliable zero retention and rugged design
Common complaints
Turbo mode limited to about 3 minutes before stepping downWeight excluding battery slightly heavier than some competitors
High retail priceLaser brightness might not be intense enough for some usersActivation switch could feel less tactileSome bulkiness for concealed carry
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