Comparison Console
Olight Baldr Pro vs SureFire X400 Ultra
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Baldr Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baldr Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 81% 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 81% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 433% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400 Ultra stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400 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 X400 Ultra stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 220% 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$799Most expensive
Weight
129 g (4.55 oz)Lightest
142 g (5.01 oz)Heaviest
Length
84 mm (3.31 in)Shortest
94 mm (3.70 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1350 lmHighest output
1000 lmLowest output
Max candela
16900 cdHighest candela
11300 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
260 m (853 ft)Highest
213 m (699 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
240 minLongest runtime
75 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x CR123A
2 x CR123A
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
No
Unknown
IP rating
IPX4
IPX4
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Aluminum alloy
Mil-Spec hard-anodized aerospace aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
PoliceMilitaryTactical useSelf-defenseLaw enforcement
Weapon-mounted tactical illumination and aimingLaw enforcementMilitaryHome defenseSelf-defense applications
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 output 1000 lumens with smooth hybrid beam profileHighly visible laser (red or green) that rarely needs re-zeroingDurable Mil-Spec hard-anodized aluminum constructionAmbidextrous, intuitive switchingReliable zero retention and rugged design
Common complaints
Non-rechargeable battery versionLimited runtime on high settings
High retail priceLaser brightness might not be intense enough for some usersActivation switch could feel less tactileSome bulkiness for concealed carry