Comparison Console
Acebeam PT40 vs Olight Baldr Pro R
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Baldr Pro R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baldr Pro R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam PT40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 122% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Baldr Pro R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr Pro R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr Pro R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 122% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr Pro R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 5061% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$175Most expensive
US$169.95Cheapest
Weight
145 g (5.11 oz)Heaviest
126 g (4.44 oz)Lightest
Length
126.8 mm (4.99 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
1350 lmLowest output
Max candela
3680 cdLowest candela
10000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
121 m (397 ft)Lowest
200 m (656 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4800 minLongest runtime
93 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 rechargeable Li-ion
3.6V 1000mAh Li-po built-in rechargeable
Charging type
Micro USB (via included cable, optional battery with USB-C port)
Magnetic USB charging port
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX4
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
A6061-T6 aluminium alloy with Type III hard-anodized finish
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Industrial workVehicle repairCampingOutdoor sportsLaw enforcementEveryday carry
Handgun or long gun weapon light with integrated green laserFast and precise aimingTactical and self-defense useSituational awareness in low light
Common praise
High brightness and good beam qualityVersatile mounting options including magnetic tail and pocket clipHigh color rendering index reducing eye strainSolid build quality with aircraft-grade aluminum body
High 1350 lumen brightness with versatile lighting modesIntegrated green laser for accurate aimingMagnetic rechargeable battery with convenient USB chargingQuick attach and release mounting systemAmbidextrous controls with easy access to strobe
Common complaints
Magnet not very strong on curved metal surfacesHeadband attachment not very comfortable for switching between handheld and headlamp usePocket clip is not very stiff and less comfortable to clip onto pockets
Confusing model naming among Olight Baldr seriesSome users find beam color profile unusual with warm flood and cool hotspot