Comparison Console
Olight Baldr S vs Streamlight TLR-7A
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 16% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight TLR-7A 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 highest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight TLR-7A 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 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight TLR-7A stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr S stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 56% 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$130.99Cheapest
Weight
95 g (3.35 oz)Lightest
113.4 g (4.00 oz)Heaviest
Length
63 mm (2.48 in)Shortest
65.5 mm (2.58 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
800 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
4400 cdLowest candela
5000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
130 m (427 ft)Lowest
140 m (459 ft)Highest
Max runtime
140 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
3.7V 380mAh Rechargeable Lithium Polymer Battery (Built-in)
CR123A lithium battery
Charging type
Magnetic Charging
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX4
IPX7
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aluminum
Anodized aircraft aluminum housing
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useSelf-defenseMilitaryLaw enforcementCompact firearms compatibility
Subcompact handgun mountingLaw enforcementHome defenseTactical use
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
Bright 500-lumen output with focused 140m beam distanceDurable anodized aluminum constructionAmbidextrous, customizable rear switch controlsCompact snag-free design fitting most subcompact pistolsIncludes CR123A battery
Common complaints
No SOS or beacon modeLimited to max 130 meters beam distance, which may be shorter compared to some larger flashlights
Short runtime of about 1.5 hoursSome users report switch or mounting hardware issuesYellowish tint light compared to other modelsRequires tools (coin) for mounting screw adjustment