Comparison Console
Nitecore P17iX vs Olight Baldr RL Mini
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Baldr RL Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baldr RL Mini stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P17iX stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 733% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Baldr RL Mini stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr RL Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr RL Mini stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 733% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr RL Mini stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P17iX stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 6086% 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$126.44Most expensive
US$105Cheapest
Weight
101 g (3.56 oz)Heaviest
91 g (3.21 oz)Lightest
Length
140 mm (5.51 in)Longest
57 mm (2.24 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
5000 lmHighest output
600 lmLowest output
Max candela
27225 cdHighest candela
4225 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
330 m (1083 ft)Highest
130 m (427 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
6000 minLongest runtime
97 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x Nitecore 21700 i Series Li-ion rechargeable (NL2155HPi 5,500mAh)
3.7V 230mAh rechargeable lithium polymer battery (built-in)
Charging type
USB-C 18W fast charging (QC/PD)
Magnetic charging port
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IPX4
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
7075-T6 aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Aluminium alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical And Duty UseLaw EnforcementMilitarySearch And RescueOutdoor And Professional Lighting
PoliceMilitaryTactical UseSelf DefenseLaw Enforcement
Common praise
Exceptional Brightness And Beam ThrowVersatile Beam Pattern OptionsRobust And Durable ConstructionProgrammable Buttons Provide Operational FlexibilityLong Battery Runtime With Fast USB C Charging
Bright Output With Combined White LED And Red Laser For AccuracyCompact And Easy To Install/remount With Quick Attach/detach SystemRechargeable Battery With Magnetic Charging Port And Low Battery IndicatorAmbidextrous Switches For Ease Of Use
Common complaints
Battery And Accessories Excluded From Weight; Actual Carry Weight HigherComplexity Of Multiple Modes May Require Learning
No Strobe Or SOS Modes AvailableBeam Distance Limited To 130 MetersRuntime Is Under Two Hours On Highest Setting
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