Nitecore TUP 2 vs Olight Baton 3 size comparison
The Olight Baton 3 is 7 mm (0.28 in) shorter than the Nitecore TUP 2, and 9 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs listed), so compare them with care.
The Olight Baton 3 is 7 mm (0.28 in) shorter than the Nitecore TUP 2, and 9 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs listed), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Nitecore TUP 2 Check price ↗ | Olight Baton 3 Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 70 mm (2.76 in) | 63 mm (2.48 in)−7 mm |
| Head / width | 30 mm (1.18 in) | 21 mm (0.83 in)−9 mm |
| Body | — | 21 mm (0.83 in) |
| Thickness | 27 mm (1.06 in) | — |
| Weight | 58 g listed | 53 g with battery |
| Battery | Built-in | 16340 |
| Max output | 1,200 lm | 1,200 lm |
| Throw | 125 m | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC not on olight.com (US) |
| Price | $59.95 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $149.95 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | batteryjunction.com sourced Listed W 27 x H 30 mm | batteryjunction.com sourced No longer listed on olight.com US store; still sold by retailers |
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TUP 2 vs Baton 3: how they differ
Size and weight
The Olight Baton 3 is the shorter light: 63 mm (2.48 in) against 70 mm (2.76 in), a difference of 7 mm (10%). At its widest point the Olight Baton 3 is 9 mm slimmer (21 vs 30 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore TUP 2: 58 g listed; Olight Baton 3: 53 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
Both are rated at 1,200 lm maximum output.
Battery
The Nitecore TUP 2 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the Olight Baton 3 runs on a removable 16340 battery. Only the Olight Baton 3 lets you swap in a charged spare.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore TUP 2 was $59.95 at batteryjunction.com and the Olight Baton 3 $149.95 at batteryjunction.com, so the Nitecore TUP 2 cost $90.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
Both are EDC lights in our catalog.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Nitecore TUP 2 if you want a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. Choose the Olight Baton 3 if you want a shorter light (7 mm shorter), a slimmer profile (9 mm narrower) and a removable cell you can swap. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
Check price ↗ Nitecore TUP 2 Check price ↗ Olight Baton 3
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TUP 2 vs Baton 3 FAQ
Which is smaller, the Nitecore TUP 2 or the Olight Baton 3?
The Olight Baton 3 is the shorter light: 63 mm (2.48 in) against 70 mm (2.76 in), a difference of 7 mm (10%). At its widest point the Olight Baton 3 is 9 mm slimmer (21 vs 30 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Nitecore TUP 2: 58 g listed; Olight Baton 3: 53 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Nitecore TUP 2 or the Olight Baton 3?
Both are rated at 1,200 lm maximum output.
Which is cheaper, the Nitecore TUP 2 or the Olight Baton 3?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore TUP 2 was $59.95 at batteryjunction.com and the Olight Baton 3 $149.95 at batteryjunction.com, so the Nitecore TUP 2 cost $90.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Nitecore TUP 2 and Olight Baton 3 use the same battery?
The Nitecore TUP 2 runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the Olight Baton 3 runs on a removable 16340 battery. Only the Olight Baton 3 lets you swap in a charged spare.
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Sources
- Nitecore TUP 2: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Price $59.95 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Olight Baton 3: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Price $149.95 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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