Comparison Console
Olight Baldr Pro vs Olight Baldr Pro R
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Baldr Pro R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baldr Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baldr Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 158% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Baldr Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr Pro R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr Pro R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr Pro R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 158% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr Pro stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr Pro R stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 13% 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$150Cheapest
US$169.95Most expensive
Weight
129 g (4.55 oz)Heaviest
126 g (4.44 oz)Lightest
Length
84 mm (3.31 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1350 lm
1350 lm
Max candela
16900 cdHighest candela
10000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
260 m (853 ft)Highest
200 m (656 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
240 minLongest runtime
93 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x CR123A
3.6V 1000mAh Li-po built-in rechargeable
Charging type
Unknown
Magnetic USB charging port
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX4
IPX4
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Aluminum alloy
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
PoliceMilitaryTactical useSelf-defenseLaw enforcement
Handgun or long gun weapon light with integrated green laserFast and precise aimingTactical and self-defense useSituational awareness in low light
Common praise
High brightness and beam distanceReliable mount and quick attach/detachVisible green laser suitable for day and night targetingDurable aluminum construction with IPX4 water resistance
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
Common complaints
Non-rechargeable battery versionLimited runtime on high settings
Confusing model naming among Olight Baldr seriesSome users find beam color profile unusual with warm flood and cool hotspot