Comparison Console
Olight Baldr RL Mini vs Olight Baldr S
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Baldr RL Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baldr RL Mini stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baldr S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Baldr RL Mini stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr S stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr RL Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr S stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr RL Mini stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr RL Mini stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr S stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 44% 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$105Cheapest
US$148.45Most expensive
Weight
91 g (3.21 oz)Lightest
95 g (3.35 oz)Heaviest
Length
57 mm (2.24 in)Shortest
63 mm (2.48 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmLowest output
800 lmHighest output
Max candela
4225 cdLowest candela
4400 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
130 m (427 ft)
130 m (427 ft)
Max runtime
97 minShortest runtime
140 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
3.7V 230mAh rechargeable lithium polymer battery (built-in)
3.7V 380mAh Rechargeable Lithium Polymer Battery (Built-in)
Charging type
Magnetic charging port
Magnetic Charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX4
IPX4
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aluminium alloy
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
PoliceMilitaryTactical UseSelf-defenseLaw Enforcement
Tactical useSelf-defenseMilitaryLaw enforcementCompact firearms compatibility
Common praise
Bright output with combined white LED and red laser for accuracyCompact and easy to install/remount with quick attach/detach systemRechargeable battery with magnetic charging port and low battery indicatorAmbidextrous switches for ease of use
High maximum brightness (800 lumens)Long maximum runtime of 140 minutes on low modeAdjustable green or blue laser for aimingDual ambidextrous switches for easy operationCompact size and easy installation with quick-install sliding rail mountReliable construction with IPX4 waterproof rating and 1-meter impact resistance
Common complaints
No strobe or SOS modes availableBeam distance limited to 130 metersRuntime is under two hours on highest setting
No SOS or beacon modeLimited to max 130 meters beam distance, which may be shorter compared to some larger flashlights