Olight S2R Baton III vs Olight ArkPro Lite
Quick take: The Olight S2R Baton III costs $3.989999999999995 less; the Olight S2R Baton III throws farther (188m vs 94m); the Olight ArkPro Lite runs longer on high (240 vs 2.5 hrs).
| Spec | Olight S2R Baton III | Olight ArkPro Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $76 | $79.99 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Lumens | 1,200 lm | 1,200 lm |
| Candela | 8,800 cd | 2,225 cd |
| Beam distance | 188m | 94m |
| Runtime | 2.5 hrs (high) | 240 hrs (moonlight) |
| Battery | 18650 | Built-in |
| LED | CREE XHP50.3 HI | White LED + 620nm Red + 365nm UV |
| Beam type | Balanced | Flood |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 5 Stepped + UV |
| UI | Simple | Dual Switch |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IPX7 |
| CRI | 70 | 70 |
| Weight | 2.5 oz | 3.7 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.1 x 0.9 in | 4.4 x 1.1 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
What owners report
Olight S2R Baton III
- ✓A great deal of output in a genuinely compact body
- ✓Magnetic charging system reviewers rate as the best on any flashlight
- ✓Well-damped side switch with good tactile feedback
- ✓Low-battery indicator built into the switch
- ✓Type III hard-anodised finish that resists wear
- ✗Accidental activation in a pocket is a recurring complaint across the line
- ✗Onboard charging only works with Olight's own cells
- ✗One long-term owner found it unreliable at switching on and cycling modes
- ✗Fixed beam with no way to adjust focus
- ✗Proprietary charging means carrying Olight's cable
Olight ArkPro Lite
- ✓Same flat unibody wedge shape that carries better than a tube
- ✓USB-C charging, using a cable you already own
- ✓Includes a UV channel despite being the cheaper model
- ✓ArkPro-family build quality with no fit or finish issues out of the box
- ✓Cheaper than the full ArkPro by dropping features many never use
- ✗Lower output and fewer features than the standard ArkPro
- ✗Low-CRI emitter, as across Olight's range
- ✗Closed accessory ecosystem
- ✗Olight restricts turbo below a certain charge level
- ✗Less independently reviewed than the standard ArkPro and ArkPro Ultra