Comparison Console
Olight Baldr Pro R 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 25% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baldr S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baldr Pro R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Baldr S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr Pro R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr Pro R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr S stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr Pro R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr Pro R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr S stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 51% 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$169.95Most expensive
US$148.45Cheapest
Weight
126 g (4.44 oz)Heaviest
95 g (3.35 oz)Lightest
Length
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
63 mm (2.48 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1350 lmHighest output
800 lmLowest output
Max candela
10000 cdHighest candela
4400 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
200 m (656 ft)Highest
130 m (427 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
93 minShortest runtime
140 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
3.6V 1000mAh Li-po built-in rechargeable
3.7V 380mAh Rechargeable Lithium Polymer Battery (Built-in)
Charging type
Magnetic USB charging port
Magnetic Charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX4
IPX4
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Unknown
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Handgun or long gun weapon light with integrated green laserFast and precise aimingTactical and self-defense useSituational awareness in low light
Tactical useSelf-defenseMilitaryLaw enforcementCompact firearms compatibility
Common praise
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
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
Confusing model naming among Olight Baldr seriesSome users find beam color profile unusual with warm flood and cool hotspot
No SOS or beacon modeLimited to max 130 meters beam distance, which may be shorter compared to some larger flashlights