Comparison Console
Olight Baldr S vs SureFire E1D LED Defender
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baldr S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baldr S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 167% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Baldr S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr S stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 167% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E1D LED Defender stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr S stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 79% 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$148.45Cheapest
US$195Most expensive
Weight
95 g (3.35 oz)Heaviest
88 g (3.10 oz)Lightest
Length
63 mm (2.48 in)Shortest
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
800 lmHighest output
300 lmLowest output
Max candela
4400 cdLowest candela
6620 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
130 m (427 ft)Highest
81.5 m (267 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
140 minLongest runtime
78 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
3.7V 380mAh Rechargeable Lithium Polymer Battery (Built-in)
1x 123A lithium
Charging type
Magnetic Charging
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX4
Unknown
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminum
High-strength aerospace aluminum body, Mil-Spec hard-anodized finish, coated tempered glass window
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useSelf-defenseMilitaryLaw enforcementCompact firearms compatibility
Everyday carryTactical useSelf-defense
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 and powerful output for sizeReliable dual-output modes with regulated LEDDurable aerospace aluminum constructionEffective personal defense strike bezelLong runtime on low mode (up to approximately 47 hours)
Common complaints
No SOS or beacon modeLimited to max 130 meters beam distance, which may be shorter compared to some larger flashlights
Relatively expensiveCrenellated bezel can scratch fabrics or belongingsLimited runtime on highest output (around 1.3 hours)