Olight/EDC

Olight S2R Baton III

Name: Olight S2R Baton III
Brand: Olight
Price: 76 USD
Availability: Discontinued

DiscontinuedOlight no longer makes this light; what dealers have left is the last of it. Its current replacement is Olight Baton 4 Pro.

Olight's S2R Baton III was an EDC light with magnetic charging, a simple interface and a pocket clip, and it was one of the brand's best-known models. It has been replaced by the Baton 4 Pro.

Beam profile

Balanced, about 24° wide. A usable hotspot with enough spill to see around it.

Estimated from 1,200 lm ÷ 8,800 cd — how this works

$76

Specifications

Output: 1200lm
Peak intensity: 8800cd
Beam distance: 188m
Emitter: CREE XHP50.3 HI
Colour rendering: 70 CRI
Beam type: Balanced
Cell: 18650
Runtime: 2.5 hrs (high)
Modes: 5 Stepped
Interface: Simple
Water/dust: IPX8
Dimensions: 4.1 x 0.9 in
Weight: 2.5 oz
Warranty: Lifetime

Manufacturer figures, measured to ANSI FL1 where the brand states it.

Features

USB-C Charging Pocket Clip Waterproof (IP67+)

What owners report

Olight S2R Baton III/4 sources reviewed

The third generation of the S2R, the compact side-switch light that built Olight's reputation with people who wanted a small torch that simply worked. Across the S2R line reviewers consistently praise the same things: a lot of performance in a small package, an excellent magnetic charging system several called the best they'd used, a well-damped side switch with good tactile feedback, and a low-battery indicator built into it.

The criticisms are also consistent across the line, and worth knowing before you buy. Accidental activation in a pocket is a recurring complaint, and the onboard charging only works with Olight's own cells — a standard 18650 won't charge in the light. At least one long-term owner reported theirs becoming unreliable about switching on and cycling modes, and concluded they'd choose something else for critical use.

Consistently praised

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

Common complaints

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

Questions people ask

Can I use a standard 18650?: The light will run on one, but the onboard magnetic charging only works with Olight's own cell, which has the contacts in the right place. That's the trade for the charging system people like.
Does it switch on in a pocket?: It's a recurring complaint across the S2R line. Using the lockout before pocketing it is the standard answer, and worth making a habit.
How does it compare to the newer Baton 4?: The Baton 4 is smaller and the Pro version adds USB-C alongside the magnetic charging. The S2R is the older, slightly larger platform with a longer track record.
Is it suitable as a duty light?: One reviewer explicitly said they'd pick something else for critical use after theirs became intermittent. For everyday use it's fine; for a light you must rely on, that report is worth weighing.

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