Comparison Console
Fenix UC35 vs Olight Baldr S
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix UC35 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix UC35 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix UC35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix UC35 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr S stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC35 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr S stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr S stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC35 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr S stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC35 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 34186% 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$126Cheapest
US$148.45Most expensive
Weight
89 g (3.14 oz)Lightest
95 g (3.35 oz)Heaviest
Length
140 mm (5.51 in)Longest
63 mm (2.48 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmHighest output
800 lmLowest output
Max candela
17700 cdHighest candela
4400 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
266 m (873 ft)Highest
130 m (427 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
48000 minLongest runtime
140 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
One 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery or two CR123A batteries
3.7V 380mAh Rechargeable Lithium Polymer Battery (Built-in)
Charging type
Micro USB 5V/2A
Magnetic Charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX4
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
High strength oxidation-resistant aluminum with HAIII hard anodized finish
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
MilitaryPolicingOutdoor lightingEmergency standbyEveryday carry
Tactical useSelf-defenseMilitaryLaw enforcementCompact firearms compatibility
Common praise
Powerful output for its sizeLong maximum runtime especially in moonlight modeDurable aircraft-grade aluminum body with good impact and water resistanceConvenient dual-switch interface with tactical tail and side functional switchIncluded high capacity rechargeable 18650 battery and micro USB charging
High maximum brightness (800 lumens)Long maximum runtime of 140 minutes on low modeAdjustable green or blue laser for aimingDual ambidextrous switches for easy operationCompact size and easy installation with quick-install sliding rail mountReliable construction with IPX4 waterproof rating and 1-meter impact resistance
Common complaints
Battery level indication only works with 18650 Li-ion batteryCharging only possible when flashlight is off and at low output
No SOS or beacon modeLimited to max 130 meters beam distance, which may be shorter compared to some larger flashlights