Olight Baldr S vs Olight PL-X size comparison
The Olight PL-X is about the same length as the Olight Baldr S, and 4 mm narrower at its widest point.
The Olight PL-X is about the same length as the Olight Baldr S, and 4 mm narrower at its widest point.
Dimensions
| Olight Baldr S Check price ↗ | Olight PL-X Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 63 mm (2.48 in) | 63 mm (2.48 in)same |
| Height | 36 mm (1.42 in) | 32 mm (1.26 in)−4 mm |
| Thickness | 32.5 mm (1.28 in) | 30 mm (1.18 in)−2.5 mm |
| Weight | 95 g listed | — |
| Battery | Built-in | Built-in |
| Max output | 800 lm | 1,200 lm |
| Throw | 130 m | 300 m |
| Type | Weapon light | Weapon light |
| Price | $129.95 at olight.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $149.99 at olight.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | olight.com sourced Listed head 32.5 mm, body 36 mm | batteryjunction.com sourced |
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Baldr S vs PL-X: how they differ
Size and weight
The Olight Baldr S and Olight PL-X are the same length to within half a millimetre (63 mm (2.48 in)). At its widest point the Olight PL-X is 4 mm slimmer (32 vs 36 mm).
Brightness and throw
The Olight PL-X is rated brighter: 1,200 lm maximum vs 800 lm for the Olight Baldr S, 50% more. For beam distance the Olight PL-X reaches further: 300 m vs 130 m rated throw (131% more).
Battery
Both run on a built-in rechargeable battery, so neither needs a separate battery.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Olight Baldr S was $129.95 at olight.com and the Olight PL-X $149.99 at olight.com, so the Olight Baldr S cost $20.04 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
Both are weapon lights in our catalog with a weapon body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Olight PL-X if you want a slimmer profile (4 mm narrower), more output (1,200 lm vs 800 lm) and longer throw (300 m vs 130 m). On the specs we track, the Olight PL-X is ahead or level everywhere; the Olight Baldr S makes sense mainly if its price, interface or a feature we don't track suits you better. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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Baldr S vs PL-X FAQ
Which is smaller, the Olight Baldr S or the Olight PL-X?
The Olight Baldr S and Olight PL-X are the same length to within half a millimetre (63 mm (2.48 in)). At its widest point the Olight PL-X is 4 mm slimmer (32 vs 36 mm).
Which is brighter, the Olight Baldr S or the Olight PL-X?
The Olight PL-X is rated brighter: 1,200 lm maximum vs 800 lm for the Olight Baldr S, 50% more. For beam distance the Olight PL-X reaches further: 300 m vs 130 m rated throw (131% more).
Which is cheaper, the Olight Baldr S or the Olight PL-X?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Olight Baldr S was $129.95 at olight.com and the Olight PL-X $149.99 at olight.com, so the Olight Baldr S cost $20.04 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Olight Baldr S and Olight PL-X use the same battery?
Both run on a built-in rechargeable battery, so neither needs a separate battery.
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Sources
- Olight Baldr S: specs from Olight product page (manufacturer). Price $129.95 from olight.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Olight PL-X: specs from Olight product page (manufacturer); manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Price $149.99 from olight.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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