Olight S2 Baton (1x 18650/2x CR123A, XM-L2 U3) Review

[kj2]

Voltage isn't mentioned in the S2 manual, but it does stated that it works on 1x 18650 or 2x CR123. Therefore I expect the max voltage is 6V.

 

[jetslipper]

Voltage isn't mentioned in the S2 manual, but it does stated that it works on 1x 18650 or 2x CR123. Therefore I expect the max voltage is 6V.

Yes, exactly, that would be the correct conclusion. Thanks!

 

[Pilot]

I have an Olight S30 Baton. I liked the S10 so much, I bought the S30. How does the S30 compare to the S2? Is the S2 the S30's replacement? Thanks.

 

[DMS1970]

I have an Olight S30 Baton. I liked the S10 so much, I bought the S30. How does the S30 compare to the S2? Is the S2 the S30's replacement? Thanks.

I think they are very similar except the s2 has the tir optic for a much more floody beam.

i haven't really figured out Olight naming convention, but ending in zero is throwy eg, s10,20,30 etc. No zero is floody, eg s1, s2, s2a, s1 mini. Not sure how the s15 fell in between.

 

[DMS1970]

Also, I never had an s30, but ordered an older model. It appears to have the metal button that I love on the s15, while the new one has the familiar rubber button cover.

 

[jetslipper]

Voltage isn't mentioned in the S2 manual, but it does stated that it works on 1x 18650 or 2x CR123. Therefore I expect the max voltage is 6V.

Olight just confirmed that RCR123A and 16340 batts are not supported and should not be used in the light [emoji3] .

 

[DMS1970]

Olight just confirmed that RCR123A and 16340 batts are not supported and should not be used in the light [emoji3] .

I don't think very many lights would support 16340 x 2. Not sure about the RCR123A issue would be. That would be the equivalent of running eneloops in an S2A, which I assume is OK

 

[jetslipper]

I don't think very many lights would support 16340 x 2. Not sure about the RCR123A issue would be. That would be the equivalent of running eneloops in an S2A, which I assume is OK

The new Olight catalog (2017) lists 2xRCR123A (or 2x16340 for that matter) as one of the supported batts for the Olight S2 [emoji16].

 

[wweiss]

This light is in all ways excellent to me - EXCEPT for the TINT. The light quality makes everything look weird, dead and other-wordly - like Carrie Fischer at the end of Rogue One... I hope they add a NW option that matches the S Mini Baton or the TN12 NW. Both of these are great tints...

 

[gunga]

How about modding it?

 

[wweiss]

I don't have the time or temperament to modify - and yes, I know I'm a piker in this regard.
Perhaps as I come to know what works for me, I will get into it...

 

[DMS1970]

Vihn offered S1 mods for a while, so it is doable.

 

[gunga]

Yep. I'm getting one soon. It will be modded.

 

[Bozzlite]

Just ordered one. Hope to use it as a weapon light with WM25 offset mount.

 

[TheFlash21]

The moonlight mode is very dim indeed.
Here a photo comparing it with my S15. S15 on the left, S2 on the right.

On a other note. Right before I made that pic, I opened the light to insert a battery, and the black plastic disk that normally surrounds the spring at the head, felt out. This disk is only for protecting the components on the circuit board, but still, it shouldn't fall out.

Thanks for the Review. Really enjoyed reading this, I own the Olight S2A Baton. And let me just say that is a mean little light. Pumping 550 lumens from two AA's. I love it and I highly recommend it to anyone.