Comparison Console
Olight Baldr Pro R vs SureFire E1D LED Defender
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baldr Pro R 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 350% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Baldr Pro R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr Pro R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr Pro R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 350% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr Pro R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 19% 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$169.95Cheapest
US$195Most expensive
Weight
126 g (4.44 oz)Heaviest
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Length
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1350 lmHighest output
300 lmLowest output
Max candela
10000 cdHighest candela
6620 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
200 m (656 ft)Highest
81.5 m (267 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
93 minLongest runtime
78 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
3.6V 1000mAh Li-po built-in rechargeable
1x 123A lithium
Charging type
Magnetic USB charging port
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX4
Unknown
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Unknown
High-strength aerospace aluminum body, Mil-Spec hard-anodized finish, coated tempered glass window
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
Everyday carryTactical useSelf-defense
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
Compact and powerful output for sizeReliable dual-output modes with regulated LEDDurable aerospace aluminum constructionEffective personal defense strike bezelLong runtime on low mode (up to approximately 47 hours)
Common complaints
Confusing model naming among Olight Baldr seriesSome users find beam color profile unusual with warm flood and cool hotspot
Relatively expensiveCrenellated bezel can scratch fabrics or belongingsLimited runtime on highest output (around 1.3 hours)