Comparison Console
Nitecore P12GTS vs Olight Baldr S
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Baldr S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 125% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr S stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr S stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 125% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr S stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 10614% 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$100Cheapest
US$148.45Most expensive
Weight
99 g (3.49 oz)Heaviest
95 g (3.35 oz)Lightest
Length
146 mm (5.75 in)Longest
63 mm (2.48 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmHighest output
800 lmLowest output
Max candela
12760 cdHighest candela
4400 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
226 m (741 ft)Highest
130 m (427 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
15000 minLongest runtime
140 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion (high drain recommended) or 2 x CR123A batteries
3.7V 380mAh Rechargeable Lithium Polymer Battery (Built-in)
Charging type
Micro-USB charging via tailcap port
Magnetic Charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters submersible)
IPX4
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useSearch and rescueLaw enforcementHuntingOutdoor and long-range searching
Tactical useSelf-defenseMilitaryLaw enforcementCompact firearms compatibility
Common praise
High maximum output of 1800 lumensLong maximum runtime up to 250 hours on lowest modeDurable aero grade aluminum alloy construction with IPX8 waterproof ratingDual mechanical tail and metal side switches allowing versatile controlIntegrated micro-USB charging port with waterproof coverStable regulated output with advanced temperature regulationPower indicator shows remaining battery voltage
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
Charging port cover not very tight, may come off easilyTailcap threads unanodized preventing mechanical lockoutPocket clip only for bezel-down carry and protrudes noticeably
No SOS or beacon modeLimited to max 130 meters beam distance, which may be shorter compared to some larger flashlights
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