Comparison Console
Nitecore P20iX 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 18% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P20iX stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P20iX stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 400% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore P20iX stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr S stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P20iX stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr S stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P20iX stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 400% 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 P20iX stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 14900% 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$119.95Cheapest
US$148.45Most expensive
Weight
116 g (4.09 oz)Heaviest
95 g (3.35 oz)Lightest
Length
141.5 mm (5.57 in)Longest
63 mm (2.48 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lmHighest output
800 lmLowest output
Max candela
12200 cdHighest candela
4400 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
221 m (725 ft)Highest
130 m (427 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
21000 minLongest runtime
140 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 21700 rechargeable lithium-ion battery or 2 x CR123A non-rechargeable batteries
3.7V 380mAh Rechargeable Lithium Polymer Battery (Built-in)
Charging type
USB Type-C
Magnetic Charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IPX4
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish, silicon nitride ceramic inlays in strike bezel
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Flood illuminationEveryday carryTactical and law enforcement useOutdoor, tactical, maritime applications
Tactical useSelf-defenseMilitaryLaw enforcementCompact firearms compatibility
Common praise
High brightness output and excellent flood illuminationLong runtime at various brightness levelsDurable build with waterproof and impact resistanceUser-friendly interface with multiple modes and quick strobe accessIncluded high-capacity 21700 battery and USB-C 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
Slightly longer length may not suit shallow pockets for compact EDC use
No SOS or beacon modeLimited to max 130 meters beam distance, which may be shorter compared to some larger flashlights
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