Comparison Console
Olight Baldr S vs Olight S30R Baton II
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 26% gap from the closest alternative. Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr S stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr S stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr S stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S30R Baton II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 30757% 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$130Cheapest
Weight
95 g (3.35 oz)Lightest
128 g (4.52 oz)Heaviest
Length
63 mm (2.48 in)Shortest
118 mm (4.65 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
800 lmLowest output
1020 lmHighest output
Max candela
4400 cdLowest candela
9600 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
130 m (427 ft)Lowest
196 m (643 ft)Highest
Max runtime
140 minShortest runtime
43200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
3.7V 380mAh Rechargeable Lithium Polymer Battery (Built-in)
1 x 18650 Lithium-Ion
Charging type
Magnetic Charging
Micro-USB via charging dock
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX4
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aluminum
Type-III hard anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useSelf-defenseMilitaryLaw enforcementCompact firearms compatibility
Everyday carryOutdoor useWorklightHands-free use with magnetic tailcap attachment
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
High max brightness with useful beam distanceLong runtime especially on lower modesConvenient magnetic tailcap for hands-free useIncluded rechargeable battery and charging dock
Common complaints
No SOS or beacon modeLimited to max 130 meters beam distance, which may be shorter compared to some larger flashlights
Turbo mode limited to about 3 minutes before stepping downWeight excluding battery slightly heavier than some competitors