Comparison Console
Olight Baldr S vs Olight Baton Ultra
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Baldr S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 125% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr S stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr S stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 125% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr S stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 80% 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$148.45Most expensive
US$99.99Cheapest
Weight
95 g (3.35 oz)Lightest
116 g (4.09 oz)Heaviest
Length
63 mm (2.48 in)Shortest
113.5 mm (4.47 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
800 lmLowest output
1800 lmHighest output
Max candela
4400 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
130 m (427 ft)Lowest
300 m (984 ft)Highest
Max runtime
140 min
Unknown
Power & durability
Battery type
3.7V 380mAh Rechargeable Lithium Polymer Battery (Built-in)
Custom rechargeable battery included
Charging type
Magnetic Charging
USB-C, MCC magnetic charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX4
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminum
Olight OAL™ proprietary aluminum alloy (O-aluminum)
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useSelf-defenseMilitaryLaw enforcementCompact firearms compatibility
EDC (Everyday Carry)Users wanting high output and throw in compact sizeUsers needing USB-C and magnetic charging convenience
Common praise
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
Compact size yet powerful 1800 lumens outputExcellent beam quality with crisp hotspot and natural white beamDurable Olight OAL aluminum bodyDual switches for flexible and intuitive controlConvenient USB-C and magnetic charging optionsIPX8 water resistance
Common complaints
No SOS or beacon modeLimited to max 130 meters beam distance, which may be shorter compared to some larger flashlights
Mode memory behavior for High mode is inconsistent and confusingLockout is activated by long hold making accidental activation easierNo dedicated mode memory for Turbo and StrobeTail switch uses High and Turbo modes instead of Medium and Turbo which may limit versatility