Comparison Console
Olight Baldr RL Mini vs ThruNite TN12 V6
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite TN12 V6 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TN12 V6 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite TN12 V6 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 225% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite TN12 V6 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr RL Mini stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN12 V6 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 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 69% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN12 V6 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 225% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr RL Mini stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN12 V6 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 60457% 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$105Most expensive
US$80Cheapest
Weight
91 g (3.21 oz)Heaviest
87.5 g (3.09 oz)Lightest
Length
57 mm (2.24 in)Shortest
133.5 mm (5.26 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmLowest output
1950 lmHighest output
Max candela
4225 cdLowest candela
16800 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
130 m (427 ft)Lowest
259 m (850 ft)Highest
Max runtime
97 minShortest runtime
58740 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
3.7V 230mAh rechargeable lithium polymer battery (built-in)
1x 3400mAh 18650 rechargeable battery
Charging type
Magnetic charging port
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX4
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aluminium alloy
Aircraft-grade AL6061-T6 aluminum, Type III anodized
Use case profile
Best for
PoliceMilitaryTactical UseSelf-defenseLaw Enforcement
EDCDutyCampingEmergenciesLaw enforcementSearch and rescue
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 of 1950 lumensNo accidental pocket activation due to tail switch on/offGood runtime with multiple brightness modesUSB-C rechargeable with battery includedCompact and durable aircraft-grade aluminum buildWaterproof to IPX8 and impact resistant to 1.5 meters
Common complaints
No strobe or SOS modes availableBeam distance limited to 130 metersRuntime is under two hours on highest setting
Tint shift issues on beam color, especially in lower modesThe side switch cover may get loose if caught in pocketEmitter (SST-70) not ideal for maximum tint or throw extremes
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