🔦 Thrunite Flashlights VS. Olight (Baton 3 VS. W1, T1, & T1S)

[@TopDog8762]

My favorite is the T1s it has the power for a useful EDC, USB-C charging and it uses regular batteries. Thrunite makes excellent quality flashlights. I am so glad you pointed out how important the Candela rating is. I have been using Olight for many years. I use my flashlights everyday and I found the Olight proprietary batteries to be interior to standard Li-ion cells. This alone makes Thrunite a better deal, a better value. Ever since Olight stopped telling you what LED they use in the lights they have dropped in quality and value. Let me put it this way, many of you are also into pocket knives, would you buy a knife that the manufacturer refused to tell what steel they put in the blade? I have said enough.

[@jerm3733]

I love my olights but that’s a great point… the leds are usually the biggest (and only) issue with my olights. I would love if they could add some high cri leds eventually

[@minh-tiendodang4642]

Thank you for this comprehensive video. Basically answered all the interrogations i always have when trying to compare flashlights from product sheets to reviews, etc...

[@patricksullivan8825]

I have all three of the Thrunite models. The T1S is my favorite of the three, but the W1 is the one that is in my truck bag. I really like the option of being able to use regular CR123 batteries if needed.

[@orendz7740]

You’ve became one of my favorite channels. Really enjoy the content. Thank you 🙌

[@jdave420]

My favorite is still the olight, the last one is very comparable but the olight is still smaller and I really do love the charging case for it also.

[@scottrobinson9675]

I have all three of the thrunite's and have to say I prefer the T1 with it's wide floody spill it is perfect for seeing in and around the house as well as working on the car. The others are great if you are in a large open outdoor area and need to see far away. The best way thrunite could improve the T1 is give it a usb type C charger.

[@maxlvledc]

I agree, should happen..and have it run a high cri emitter like LH351D

[@danbolton3180]

2 years ago, I needed a powerful flashlight for going outdoors on the property after dark. I chose a couple very expensive Olight's, but within hours of sending the order Olight had a sale which drastically reduced the price of the flashlights. I called Olight and asked about the sale, but they declined the discount saying my order had been filled, even though it wasn't getting shipped for a while. I cancelled the order with Olight, and it was weeks before I was returned my funds. In the interim I order a Thrunite Catapult V6 which I received within the week. Since that experience I've ordered another Thrunite Catapult V6, A Thrunite Catapult mini, and a Thrunite T1S. I've been extremely pleased with the performance of Thrunite, and as I told Olight at the time, I will never buy an Olight!

[@michaelhammond7115]

Done with Thrunite, had 3 and they all quit working after 4-6 months continuous use. I'm nite blind and I use a light every morning and evening. Friend suggested the Baton S1R II and I've had it now for 3 years, haven't ever replaced the battery either.

[@maxlvledc]

Awesome!

[@tyarnold4088]

OK. So you have a lot of experience, and thrunite is not good quality. 1 or 2 I can understand., but 3 bad flashlights? No wonder they are lower priced.

[@michaelhammond7115]

​@@tyarnold4088bought the w1 first and then later bought 2 T1's, one for my brother. The W1 went out during a night fishing trip,.no biggie I paid $30 bucks and it dropped a couple times. So then when I got the other 2, I had it for 6 months and it just stopped working, swapped batteries and nothing. It was later on, about a year that my brother said his had stopped working. I bought 2 olight baton S1R II's and we both still use them, me every nite. Still haven't replaced the 1630 battery either.... magnetic charging is the only way to go for me from now on

[@Trinity4me]

The T1S for me. My first “real” flashlight was a thrunite, and I still use it on a daily basis 7 years later. This would be a great upgrade, that I would be proud to carry as my daily driver. Thanks for the opportunity!

[@justindevore8977]

Olight baton 3 only because it's gotten me out of some hairy situations.

[@K_G_1]

I agree that the proprietary battery and charging of the olight has disadvantages, but I've also had many USB charging ports break on devices over the years. The magnetic charging of the olight seems much more robust and less likely to break over time.

[@franka9751]

I love the baton 3. I use it with an olink clipped to my belt loop. It’s easy to use, and manipulate when holding several things. Sometimes I’ll use the olink to hold a tool for a second while I use the light.

[@maxlvledc]

This is brilliant

[@diemman70]

You only left out two minor points. The Olight comes in nice colors and designs and the T1S has a reverse polarity on the magnetic base so no keychain adapter.😢

[@johndoe-vc1we]

21:35 Sorry, just got it but the polarity of the Olight magnet is NOT the correct polarity for my Thrunite T1. You show it works with yours but it does not with mine. Your Olight ring holder has a purple colour to it. Mine is black. So I need to figure out how to flip the magnet either on the Olight magnet or the torch to make it work and I'm not sure which is the easier to do 😢

[@maxlvledc]

I dont think thrunite QC cares about the magnet polarity, so it may be random.

[@kevinhagen3231]

Thanks for the wonderful review. I love all my Olights and have one in every vehicle. I’m always looking for a new light and now you have gotten me curious for something new.

[@bobblenuts]

I love my Baton 3 with the charge box, can't imagine having a need for off the shelf disposable batteries. Use Baton & place in box to top off and recharge box whenever needed. I have used high quality rechargeable lights professionally since late 70's, have little use for store bought batterie$ that are weak & have one life. Professionally if I needed longer run time I would have extra rechargeable batteries or a 2nd light for the performance. However, being retired I have only used mini lights the last 20 years so don't have a fair comparison based on professional need. YMMV Thanks for a great review

[@uuuultra]

They've made recharging flashlights since the 70s?!

[@grover138]

Since my wife adopted my Baton 3 permanently, I would really enjoy having a larger light in my pocket, which is now become a small keychain light. Nice review and quite thorough. Thanks.

[@edwardk6764]

Have the baton 3 in blue with the power supply. Not the best bang for the buck, but still very usable, and I have a variety of olights that use the same charger. Waterproofing is better on the olights, I believe because no charge plug port.

[@tomturbuckle0076]

Thrunite T1S seems to be the one for me. I have gathered data on about 100 flashlights to find decent ones that meet different needs. The T1S meets the needs of having a magnetic base, hat clip and not too big. Along with a good low mode and a decent high mode. Rovyvon may beat it out though for me. Glad you made these videos!

[@duanellamas87]

Personally I'm a huge fan of olight and thrunite. Don't forget the budget line "wowtac". Until recently I could only get a more focused beam from Olight. But the trade off was cool white. I prefer neutral. However olight is typically more on the cool side. I personally would enjoy the T1s. It sounds like its the best of both. Thank you for your time for creating this informative content.

[@MrHalokiller93]

My favorite has to be the Thrunite W1. It's small, practical and it's nice to see some of these lower end EDC flashlight come in a different color just besides tactical black.

[@jimobryant8192]

I have been a Baton user for some time now. While you consider the magnetic charging cable on the Olight a negative, I love that I don't have to fiddle with a rubber cover or bring a cable plugged in... The mag cable almost jumped onto the Baton. I also love my charging case. Olight still the winner for me.

[@maxlvledc]

I'm so heavily invested in olight its great for me. But not everyone is, so I like having different options

[@betelgeuse4138]

I recommend lumintop, noctigon and emisor.

[@maxlvledc]

Noctigon KR4 (incredible), Lumintop E05C & FW3A (amazing), there are tons of great flashlights out there.

[@dallasn16]

I'll take the t1s. USB-c and not using a proprietary battery do it for me.

[@sarge27271]

Half a lumen is useless unless you're in a tactical situation. 2 Lumens, as on the Perun Mini, is very useful. BTW, I own a few Olights. I think they are a notch above. But hey, that's my opinion. One feature no one talks about is the timer function on Olights. There are 2 settings: 3 min and 9 min. I use that feature every night when going to bed. When camping and I'm bundled up, no need to get an arm out to turn it off. It's an awesome feature you don't know you need!! LOL Great video bud. Cheers

[@allemander]

I fell for the marketing of the Baton 3 so badly that I bought 4 of them, all in different colors. I use one in my kitchen on moonlight mode every night, I keep one in my laundry room for checking inside the washer, one in my accessory bag on my electric scooter and one I never even opened because it’s blue. That W1 looks absolutely intriguing!

[@sknight0391]

Open that Blue...Open that Blue... Open that Blue!!!!! 😁👍

[@peteg1696]

i still haven't been able to bring myself to buy one, i have been tempted but i have a S1R baton II, and the whilst the turbo is lower the high mode is way better then the 3, and i can put cr123's in it as a back up

[@jmoukas]

Yoooo awesome info my fav used to be o light but u made a very good point for the thrunite ts1 👍

[@GrizzlyBearFreak21]

I’ve been a Olight fanboy for a while, but as of late I’ve been leaning towards the cheaper and just as useful w1

[@Shamphere]

I have many Olights that I am happy with BUT, the battery issue has always made me look for other options. I want to be able to drop any battery of the appropriate size in the flashlight and go. 3.7 or 1.5v. Jetbeam has a couple options that I own but they don't have the magnetic tail option. Which I have always found very handy. The T1S is very tempting.

[@nitrorc4life1]

If you have multiple olights like many do, just drop another battery from them in, if not, just buy a spare and your good for years. Now "built in" batteries.... I get disliking that. Many say, but I don't want to buy another battery....as they have atleast one other light in their shopping cart.......

[@blueshadow84]

For me the smaller form factor of the Baton 3 puts it at the top of my list. Ive had a T1 that I carried for a while, but always came back to the baton

[@masterofreality230]

Yep, the size to output ratio is what had me going for the Olight, the T1S looked just big enough to be less comfortable to carry all day.

[@hekakain4108]

Just bought the Baton 3 Premium Edition Wireless Charging Torch for £65 on Olight web page. They are on clearance for 12 more days. Today is now 19/12/2022.

[@jaydub5515]

I did just order a Baton 3 in copper during Olight Fan Day. I guess we shall see if I am changing brands. So I guess since that is the only brand I'm familiar with, the Baton is my favorite

[@trshuster]

I’m going to have to get a couple of the T1S models. Thanks for your insight!

[@RawFeeding101]

The Thrunites on Amazon are on crazy discounts right now. Just picked up a T1S for 19.99.

[@ThatSportsGamer]

I think I like the ThruNite T1S the most, for all the reasons you mentioned, USB-C, magnetic tail-base etc.

[@skymanley9811]

At 8:51 you mentioned that the olight isn't able to use off the shelf cr123 batteries and, at least with the baton 3 i own, mine in fact does operate with a standard cr123. It's just that when not being operated with the rechargeable battery it comes with your will be unable to activate the turbo mode. But again that just what i have experienced with my olight baton 3

[@andyr8504]

The Olight baton has always been one of my favorites. Especially when I can just slap it onto the magnetic charging dock and walk away.

[@silverrado58]

Actually yes you can use a bay charger for the Olight battery you have to use a magnet and place it over the positive part where the ring is. Basically the the magnet acts as a extension of the positive and allows you to touch the bay terminals

[@JCreole]

My favorite is the baton 3. Reason why is the charging case…great for camping.

[@douglas2539]

I see Olight advertised all over the place and the deal breaker is the lights are carried lens up, a big nope. I've asked many times of Olight fan boys and Olight reps and no one seems to know , if the lumen ratings are ANSI or OTF. I have the Thrunight T1 and love it. I like Olight key chain lights, but I'l stick to the other major brands for my big lights.

[@maxlvledc]

I saw this independently reviewed..one thing olight does well is match the ANSI ratings.

[@nicholasscurti8001]

I've got 3 W1's, one on my wife's nightstand, one on my nightstand & one my dresser, & a T1 magnetically attached to my medicine cabinet. The T1s appears to best them all, would be a great replacement & good for pocket carry too.

[@drubytoonzoriginals]

I like em all, thank you Thrunite, no proprietary aspects! 🤓👍👍

[@mhsvz6735]

Excellent review, thank you. The T1S looks like a great value and is the one I prefer. But they all look like great flashlights.

[@randynash699]

I've been carrying a baton 3 over a year its my favorite light. My dad has the T1 .

[@marygrace5231]

The button3 because of the portable charger pod

[@BYOB561]

what kind of watch is that? and which knife was that towards the end when you were showing the magnet test?

[@slow_decay]

I have the O-Light now, but after seeing this I will be ordering a few T1S for gifts and myself.

[@timshull59]

Great video, I just got the T1s nice light!

[@BobbyJohnson]

Just found your channel! I’m really digging the T1S due to the flexibility of charging with the USBC!

[@tobiasmystmantle1135]

I carry a W1 everyday and love it. I was thinking about purchasing the T1S, so I would definately like to have that one.

[@spektr540hemi]

Olight S1R Baton ll, the predecessor to the Baton 3, can use every CR123, RCR123 and 16340 I have tried. The newer Olight IMR16340 that comes in both the Baton 3 and the S1R Baton ll...CAN be charged in a port charger BY placing a small magnet on the recessed button top. S1R Baton ll is still king, IMO, because of the Baton 3 battery IMCOMPATABILITY and the marginal gains in useful power output, save moonlight runtime. Edit = W1, T1S, T1, then Baton3. Still prefer S1R Baton ll however.

[@MASHEDMallow11]

I have a 2 small batons (without the charging bank)and I love them, but honestly the T1S...definitely my favorite of the group, USB-C for the win!!!

[@onedirection3510]

Will the Thrunite take a standard 16340 3.7 volt? If so it should have the max output. If you get a chance, please review and compare the T1sv2 with the Baton 4. Thanks.

[@csmcferren]

does the Baton 3 Pro fit into the Baton 3 Premium charging case? (not with the lid closed obviously... but does it fit? does it charge the flashlight?) Thanks!

[@calebg7682]

When you use a regular CR123 battery in the W1, does it give a "low battery" indicator in the switch? Does it get very much runtime off of a CR123 primary cell?

[@daraldfischer5628]

I like the T1S because of the USB C charging capabilities.

[@maxlvledc]

You and me both..imo best Thrunite Flashlight atm

[@ttmac8948]

Olight is my favorite. I have had good luck with their products and have several

[@Viperjjr]

As usual you provided a very compelling argument for Thrunite flashlights. I like how you present facts and a legitimate value proposition for all the flashlights. I personally like the T1s because of the power it has. Keep up the good work on the reviews. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@DefrostedNeanderthal]

I love the warm color temp of the t1 and the green body of the other thrunite but I have been using the baton 3 for work for so long idk if anything can top the durability and reliability it's shown me thus far.

[@chadareese]

Great video and review. Completely agree with your ranking. I have both the Olight Baton 3 and Thrunite T1s. I prefer the T1s due to the higher output and candela, price, usb-c, non-proprietary charger and battery, and for the most used medium mode I prefer the brighter beam on the T1s vs Baton 3. I had to return an almost new Baton 3 that got extremely hot while charging, would no longer come on, and even got warm to the touch just sitting on the counter in off mode after it quit. Thrunite has impressed me so far. It would be nice if the T1s had the better pocket clip from the Olight. Thanks for the video and offering a great giveaway!

[@careypettis6443]

My favorite is the T1 because it works great for a headlight on my power wheelchair

[@LKN4WAR]

I have multiple Olights and Thrunites among others. The T1 was always my favorite small light own 2 of them, but the S is really nice, I'll be adding one or two soon.

[@alexandreperrin]

I've been an happy user of a Fenix e18r for years. But I have to confess the T1S looks very good. Do you think I should upgrade? I really don't know how my e18r compares to modern olight or thru nite flashlights.

[@dylanbrady5077]

I love my baton 3 so powerful for it’d size. I’ve been wanting to get a t1 or t1s for a while now!

[@sos8353]

That one seems like the most sensible did you already do your giveaway?

[@ifly64s]

Tell me you're partnering with Thrunite without telling me you are partnering with Thrunite. ;-) Great review though!

[@maxlvledc]

As long as they let me say what I actually feel about them, I'm happy to do a review lol.

[@PT.mr2it]

Agree with your recommendation; the T1S is a compelling package.

[@TheAndyMaan]

I prefer the floody beam of the T1 personally, wish they would just update it with usb-c and a nore efficient led, high cri would be the cherry on the cake. Would be a perfect little edc work light for me then. I was using a milwaukee penlight which was pretty good but it crapped out on me and stopped charging, its a sealed unit so cant be serviced. Ive just bought a Wurkkos TS22 and that rhing is a beast of a light, in reality though im only really going to use low and medium though so something more compact would be nicer to carry around all the time.

[@Relayer56]

The only things not addressed are durability and reliability. Are they expected to be just the same?

[@the_nma5119]

Nothing that size can beat the olight baton 3 and perun mini 2. Unbeatable all round. some are brighter and cheaper. but the convenience of magnetic charging is beautiful. spare battery cost 5.9 euros. On olight sale days you can get both for 58 euros. and it lasted me 3 years already.

[@MacTheode]

T1S - added to my cart and picking it up on Friday. I’ve been a Ravyvon and Olight for a while because I attach them to my pocket knife but a dedicated pocket carry like the T1S really speaks to my new carry. Knife: Sitivien ST135 or Kizer Mini Roach Multi tool:Victorinox Huntsman (black scales) And now hopeful Flashlight: Thrunite T1S Great video,bro. Good luck!

[@incognitoedc]

I agree the T1S would be my preferred light especially given the price.

[@scottradley1185]

Great review! I really like my Baton 3, but I might have to pick up a T1S out of curiosity. Since they are both IPX8 rated, which one would perform better in an immersion test?

[@maxlvledc]

Hmm, Baton 3...for sure..no silicon to worry about

[@rem24319821]

Gotta go with the baton 3. I have a baton2 with a charging station in my work truck. Hey would love to give the thrunite a try though.

[@sos8353]

Favorite is the T1 Great review thank you

[@gotsomekorn]

My favorite? Baton 3 - because it's the only one of them that I currently own...but now I really want one (or all) of those Thrunites

[@gotsomekorn]

Maxlvledc - edited to correct a misspelling

[@macsedc2142]

I can say the T1S stands out to me ! I’m a huge olight fan but the charging aspect is well done in the T1S and priced to sell

[@bravo_the_broken4003]

for me t1s looks the best on paper, I had a t1 that my dad fell in love with so I donated it to his pocket, funny enough he has the magnetic olight carabiner that I also gave him because it was a little weird with the warrior mini being as long as it was and it worked out great for him

[@dskennels210]

Your knowledge of flashlights are unmatched I've recently bought 3 flashlights that you've displayed on your channel. Out of those 4 I probably like the baton 3 most simply bcuz I've had minor issue with some thrunite lights charging covers opening and if carrying in pocket its a risk of getting lint stuck in them .

[@franciscovargas8221]

Obviously I’m going Olight it’s just better built looks and feels better quality

[@brianeccher3566]

Hey Maxlvl Huge fan. My fave of the bunch is the olight baton3. Only because that's the only one of them I own. And hate the olight proprietary charging.

[@benjaminashank]

My favorite is the Olight! I just don’t have any hands on experience with any of the others…yet. :)

[@Jackofdiamonds-l6x]

You forgot another downside of olight. They refuse to offer neutral color temperatures and only focus on lumens.

[@maxlvledc]

Ah, that seems to be changing at least...the Baton 3 pro has NW.

[@foley1674]

I only have the olight from this selection , but that T1s has me thinking. Usb c charging is a game changer 🤔

[@roberteff3952]

needed a glovebox light and ordered the T1S. i think it will fit my needs.

[@BobbyWeiner]

I'm a big olight fan, but I think I like the T1S the best. Thrunite is great too!

[@keithdunn6354]

my favorite of these is the baton. cuz I don't have any of the others to try.

[@davidklionsky5770]

Enjoyed the comparison. I’ve owned the T1S for the past nine months and have been very satisfied with its performance. However, always looking for even better alternatives.

[@maxlvledc]

🤔🤔 try the sofirn sc21

[@ben9and1-3rd]

I recently got the SC21Pro and it's a great light. 👍🍻

[@maxlvledc]

@@ben9and1-3rd also an awesome light for sure!

[@missiondiscover]

My favorite of these lights has to be the W1 because I have one in green...it is super cheap but functions well... If it was USB type c and the head didn't hinder it going in the pocket it wouldn't even be a question... Would love to own a second one

[@Igryan8]

My favourite out of those 4 is T1, because it has a NW led option.

[@kjonesba]

T1S- I have purchased all 4 of the flashlights but carry the T1S because of its performance and price!

[@DorkForge]

Interesting lights, the T1S is certainly interesting at the price. Not sure I really agree with the premise of the comparison though, it's like declaring a AA light better than a AAA light. Something I think is worth noting here is the warranty, if price is going to be hotly contested, then what you get for the price should be considered. From a quick look, batteries aren't covered by Thrunite's warranty at all, and they'll only cover you on defects for 24 months. Olight does cover batteries, for one year, with the Baton 3 having a 5 year warranty on the device itself. Will definitely be keeping an eye on the T1s for sales though, would be a good bag light to set and forget.

[@apcwjw]

What I like about the baton 3 is that can be run straight from a power bank with a mcc3 cable and still blast out 1200 bursts. I have used it on 70min hike with one of the older style batteries without the lip and all it needed was 50mah charge when I arrived home. My Sofirn sc21 can use the olight batteries and this covers off the neutral tint/high cri angle and I will swap the battery into a baton 3 to recharge it while out and about. I’m not a huge fan of rubber flaps but that’s personal preference. I don’t have any 18350 lights ( I do have some Hank lights which can take 18350 tubes) so I don’t really want to add another battery type to 16340/18650/21700/26650. The thrunites do look good though and I’ve never had any complaints about the few I own.

[@maxlvledc]

Hey! you got the W1 ! plz contact me by email and we will go through the process of getting it to you. Cheers (email is in Description and on my website)

[@maxlvledc]

Hey, will give you 2 more days..then I need to pick another person. Currently 15th oct.

[@apcwjw]

@@maxlvledc Hi I’ve only just picked this message up properly I’ll email you now.

[@lifeofjoyandcreation]

I really like the T1, and I have the Batton 3 and love it!

[@benbarton9590]

I prefer the throw/flood balance of the T1S and the USB-C charging, non-proprietary battery capability, and value for money push it well above the others in my opinion.

[@THENEWWRANGLER]

I don't like the magent style charger, it is an extra cable i need to have, not easy to find.

[@roberttttt42]

i like the baton 3 and the magnetic charger but my go to edc is the thrunite t1 . I dont have the t1s but i like the long thow of this light and the type c charging port.

[@davidsapir3764]

Lol, the only reason I like the Thrunite T1S is because it's so similar to the Baton 3. Yes it has a proprietary battery, but I think that minus is offset by Olight's awesome customer service. If you ever have any issue with the battery, they send you a new one free of charge, no questions asked.

[@Thrandi]

I know that I’m late to the party. I’ve been carrying a W1 for over a year, just ordered a T1S. $20 for a W1 makes it a very good gift especially for non-Flashlight friends that still think Nebo’s are good and that flashlights need too have adjustable lenses!

[@Mister_Phafanapolis]

Did Olight change the internals from the Baton S1R II to the 3? I have a V2 with a customized IMR16340 labelled as _"Fit For S1R Baton II"_ and it can run off CR123 batteries. Same for the H1R Nova headlamp. However, the customized battery won't run a "normal" CR123 flashlight.

[@maxlvledc]

yes, something changed from S1R2 to Baton 3 pro, not sure why. they were never setup to run CR123 though.