Comparison Console
Olight Baldr Pro vs SureFire E2D Defender Ultra
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire E2D Defender Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baldr Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baldr Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 35% 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 42% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E2D Defender Ultra stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E2D Defender Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E2D Defender Ultra stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E2D Defender Ultra stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 45% 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$259Most expensive
Weight
129 g (4.55 oz)Heaviest
119 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
Length
84 mm (3.31 in)Shortest
142 mm (5.59 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1350 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
16900 cdHighest candela
10600 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
260 m (853 ft)Highest
200 m (656 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
240 minLongest runtime
165 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x CR123A
Two 123A batteries
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
No
No
IP rating
IPX4
IPX7
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Aluminum alloy
High-strength aerospace aluminum, Mil-Spec hard-anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
PoliceMilitaryTactical useSelf-defenseLaw enforcement
Everyday carryTactical useSelf-defenseAdministrative tasks
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 brightness with wide beam and good rangeLong battery life on low modeDurable aerospace aluminum buildEffective dual output modesSelf-defense oriented design features
Common complaints
Non-rechargeable battery versionLimited runtime on high settings
Bezel can become hot during extended high output useSharp bezel may cause minor injury if mishandledTail cap can accumulate dust and debris when carried in pocket