Olight Baldr S vs Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X size comparison
The Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X is 11 mm (0.43 in) longer than the Olight Baldr S, and 2 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs listed), so compare them with care.
The Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X is 11 mm (0.43 in) longer than the Olight Baldr S, and 2 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs listed), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Olight Baldr S Check price ↗ | Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 63 mm (2.48 in) | 74 mm (2.91 in)+11 mm |
| Height | 36 mm (1.42 in) | 38 mm (1.50 in)+2 mm |
| Thickness | 32.5 mm (1.28 in) | 30 mm (1.18 in)−2.5 mm |
| Weight | 95 g listed | 89 g listed |
| Battery | Built-in | SL-B9 pack |
| Max output | 800 lm | 1,000 lm |
| Throw | 130 m | 297 m |
| Type | Weapon light | Weapon light |
| Price | $129.95 at olight.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | from $319.55 at batteryjunction.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 TLR-8 HL-X: how they differ
Size and weight
The Olight Baldr S is the shorter light: 63 mm (2.48 in) against 74 mm (2.91 in), a difference of 11 mm (15%). At its widest point the Olight Baldr S is 2 mm slimmer (36 vs 38 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Olight Baldr S: 95 g listed; Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X: 89 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X is rated brighter: 1,000 lm maximum vs 800 lm for the Olight Baldr S, 25% more. For beam distance the Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X reaches further: 297 m vs 130 m rated throw (128% more).
Battery
The Olight Baldr S runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X runs on its own battery (SL-B9 pack).
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Olight Baldr S was $129.95 at olight.com and the Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X from $319.55 at batteryjunction.com, so the Olight Baldr S cost $189.60 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 Baldr S if you want a shorter light (11 mm shorter) and a slimmer profile (2 mm narrower). Choose the Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X if you want more output (1,000 lm vs 800 lm) and longer throw (297 m vs 130 m). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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Baldr S vs TLR-8 HL-X FAQ
Which is smaller, the Olight Baldr S or the Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X?
The Olight Baldr S is the shorter light: 63 mm (2.48 in) against 74 mm (2.91 in), a difference of 11 mm (15%). At its widest point the Olight Baldr S is 2 mm slimmer (36 vs 38 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Olight Baldr S: 95 g listed; Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X: 89 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Olight Baldr S or the Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X?
The Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X is rated brighter: 1,000 lm maximum vs 800 lm for the Olight Baldr S, 25% more. For beam distance the Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X reaches further: 297 m vs 130 m rated throw (128% more).
Which is cheaper, the Olight Baldr S or the Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Olight Baldr S was $129.95 at olight.com and the Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X from $319.55 at batteryjunction.com, so the Olight Baldr S cost $189.60 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Olight Baldr S and Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X use the same battery?
The Olight Baldr S runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X runs on its own battery (SL-B9 pack).
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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.
- Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Price from $319.55 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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