Comparison Console
Olight Baldr Pro R vs SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baldr Pro R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baldr Pro R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 170% 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 49% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr Pro R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr Pro R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 170% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire M300C Mini Scout Light stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr Pro R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3% 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$332Most expensive
Weight
126 g (4.44 oz)Heaviest
124.7 g (4.40 oz)Lightest
Length
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
45.2 mm (1.78 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1350 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
10000 cdHighest candela
7600 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
200 m (656 ft)Highest
87 m (285 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
93 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
3.6V 1000mAh Li-po built-in rechargeable
CR123A
Charging type
Magnetic USB charging port
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX4
IP67
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Unknown
Aluminum with Mil-Spec hard-anodized finish
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
Weapon-mounted useHome defenseNighttime shooting
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
Well-built and durableEffective long-range beamGood brightness for home defense
Common complaints
Confusing model naming among Olight Baldr seriesSome users find beam color profile unusual with warm flood and cool hotspot
Relatively high priceLower output compared to some tactical flashlightsLimited beam spill for close-quarters