*NEW* Olight S30 - XM-L2, max 1000 lumens

I love the build quality from Olight, specs, performance etc... but I just can't take to the design on a lot of their Baton lights...
Maybe it's just me, but I want a good 'looking' light also

Jaegerbomb said:

I love the build quality from Olight, specs, performance etc... but I just can't take to the design on a lot of their Baton lights...
Maybe it's just me, but I want a good 'looking' light also

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The Baton-series light are straight forward lights. Not much going on at the exterior of the light. I think the 'simplicity' of design makes
it a light for most people. It also sits more comfortable in your pocket/pants with a smooth body. At least, that's how I'm looking at it

Oh no, I do appreciate that, as said they are functionally excellent lights, they just leave me wanting something else though... even if with lower specs
Maybe I'm just picky... but I'd like something stylish to wear haha

I do love Olight flashlights though... excellent builds, I wonder how long before we start getting higher capacity batteries or a new led version though as most manufacturers can only 'tweek' their designs so far...

Does this light have a rear clicky? Would have preferred a sub lumen mode but the spacing between modes look good. Wish they put the side button towards the rear of the light.

Javora said:

Does this light have a rear clicky? Would have preferred a sub lumen mode but the spacing between modes look good. Wish they put the side button towards the rear of the light.

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As you can see on the first picture, it doesn't have rear-clicky.

You would think that Olight would have released this light before its rechargeable counterpart.

...or not released it at all. I'm not sure I get the point of offering this and the "R" version too.

Utew said:

...or not released it at all. I'm not sure I get the point of offering this and the "R" version too.

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Because some of us, if not most, own high end chargers and want to charge our batteries in them. Another reason is safety. Charging volatile Li-ion's in basically a pipe bomb is not a good idea if you ask me. But, some dont own chargers and are ok with the risks and go with the R versions.

Just for clarification, I have the S30R version. The included Olight 3400mah 18650 charges fine with the included mini-dock or you can remove it and charge it using an external charger. It doesn't take a proprietary battery, if it did then I could see your point and two different models of the S30 would make sense. =)

Utew said:

Just for clarification, I have the S30R version. The included Olight 3400mah 18650 charges fine with the included mini-dock or you can remove it and charge it using an external charger. It doesn't take a proprietary battery, if it did then I could see your point and two different models of the S30 would make sense. =)

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Can you remove the magnet in the R version? Its longer no? Must be heavier too? Then there is the more complicated electronics probably making it less reliable(more to go wrong/fail) Plus, why pay for the dock and cell when you dont need them? I myself would rather the non R model and am glad they finally offer the S30 in a non R version too.

Tachead said:

Can you remove the magnet in the R version?

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AFAIK, no.

kj2 said:

As you can see on the first picture, it doesn't have rear-clicky.

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Thanks. When I first saw the picture I thought I was seeing one of those silent switch that one of these companies use.

Javora said:

Thanks. When I first saw the picture I thought I was seeing one of those silent switch that one of these companies use.

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That would have been a great idea, like on the ST25.