Baldr Pro VS Baldr Pro R

What can assist in aiming the target when you use the gun?

What is your effective help when shooting targets and hunting?

What is essential for your close family/self-defense?

What will be a good helper for your night shift?

What are you pinpointing precisely for when aiming in the dark?

Yes: Baldr Pro and Baldr Pro R. Here are five aspects to explain their differences and similarities before to help you choose a gun light that suits you.

1. From the application of guns:

Baldr Pro: It is a professional lighting tool with a green laser sight and white LED, which can be installed on equipment with short guns such as Picatinny (MIL-STD-1913) or Glock rails.

Baldr Pro R: OLIGHT's first compatible pistol and long gun, and a rechargeable gun light with a green laser sight and a white LED. Suitable for installation on equipment with Picatinny (MIL-STD-1913) rail or Glock rail track trough. Therefore, compared to Baldr Pro, it has a wider range of guns.

2. From the operating mode and luminous flux

Both Baldr Pro and Baldr Pro R have five modes of lighting, but the lumen, range, and running times of each mode are different. The following table can list their differences in detail.

		Baldr Pro	Baldr Pro R
Mode1	Laser ON	1,350~500LM /1+115minutes /260meters /16,900cd	1,350~500~300lumens /1.5+38+10Minutes /200 meters /10,000cd	GL Beam ON
Mode2	Laser ON	300LM /210minutes /120meters /3600cd	1,350~500~300lumens /1.5+40+13 Minutes /200 meters /10,000cd	GL Beam OFF
Mode3	Laser OFF	1350~500LM /1+125minutes /260meters /16,900cd	300lumens /85minutes /95meters /2,256 cd	GL Beam ON
Mode4	Laser OFF	300LM /240minutes /120meters /3600cd	300lumens /93minutes /95meters /2,256 cd	GL Beam OFF
Mode5	STROBE	13Hz at /1,350lumens	13Hz at /1,350lumens	STROBE
Light Sourc	/	One High-Performance Neutral White LED	High-Performance CW LED	/

In general: 1350 lumens is a very competitive level in gun lights, and the range of 200~160M is more suitable for short-range and close-range (family) defense, night shift duty, and hunting. Have you found the lighting position you like?

3. Appearance on the fuselage (size, weight, and material)

The size of Baldr pro and Baldr pro r is slightly changed: Baldr pro r is lighter and longer than Baldr pro, but the waterproof and anti-drop level is the same, a good waterproof and anti-drop level can be used for hunting outdoors, self-defense, resist certain accidents and prolong the service life. According to your own holding situation and the applicability of the gun, it is very important to choose the size of the gun light that suits you.

	Baldr Pro	Baldr Pro R
Length	3.30 in/84mm	3.74in/95mm
Width	1.44 in/36.5 mm	1.44in/36.6mm
Height	1.75 in/44.5 mm	1.34in/34.1mm
Weight	4.55 oz/ 129g (Including batteries)	4.44oz/126g (Including Battery
Body Material	Aluminum alloy	Aluminum Alloy
Waterproof	IPX4	IPX4
Drop Test	1M	1M

4. From the rechargeable battery

The battery of BALDR PRO is 2*CR123A. When the battery is used up, you can only open the tail cover to replace the battery and cannot be charged. The newly launched Baldr pro r is a rechargeable gun light, and uses MCC 1A USB magnetic charger, no need to take out the battery, charging is more convenient. The magnetic charging port is compatible with magnetic wire-controlled switches, and it is also very convenient to use on long tactical equipment. Give you a more convenient experience.

	Baldr Pro	Baldr Pro R
Battery	2 X CR123A (included)	3.6V 1000mAh Rechargeable Lithium Polymer Battery (Built-in)
Charged	×	√
Charger	×	MCC 1A USB Magnetic Charging Cable

5. From the operating experience

Baldr Pro

 

Light settings: Three light settings available: You can choose from white LED Only, green laser only, and white LED/ green laser combined by flipping a rotating switch underneath the weapon light.

Disassemble: Quick mount/detach system.

Easy Operation:      Ø  Dual rear switches for smooth momentary-on or constant-on activation by either hand.

                           Ø Quick access to strobe by pushing both sides simultaneously.

                           Ø Lumen switch quickly double-clicks the button on either side.

Baldr Pro R

Light settings: Brand-new design mode selection ring, lightly rotate it to select 3 lighting modes: white light, green laser, green laser & white light.

Compatible with magnetic wire switch: The magnetic charging port also serves as a connection port for the optional remote pressure switch, making the light much more versatile.

Disassemble: The quick attach-and-release mounting system enables instant installation or removal.

Easy Operation:      Ø Dual ambidextrous switches for smooth momentary-on or constant-on activation by either hand with ease.

                           Ø Quick access to strobe by pushing both sides simultaneously.

Finally, a table is summarized, everyone can understand the differences more comprehensively and choose the best gun light for you.

		Baldr Pro	Baldr Pro R
Mode1	Laser ON	1,350~500LM /1+115minutes /260meters /16,900cd	1,350~500~300lumens /1.5+38+10Minutes /200 meters /10,000cd	GL Beam ON
Mode2	Laser ON	300LM /210minutes /120meters /3600cd	1,350~500~300lumens /1.5+40+13 Minutes /200 meters /10,000cd	GL Beam OFF
Mode3	Laser OFF	1350~500LM /1+125minutes /260meters /16,900cd	300lumens /85minutes /95meters /2,256 cd	GL Beam ON
Mode4	Laser OFF	300LM /240minutes /120meters /3600cd	300lumens /93minutes /95meters /2,256 cd	GL Beam OFF
Mode5	STROBE	13Hz at /1,350lumens	13Hz at /1,350lumens	STROBE
Light Sourc	/	High-Performance Neutral White LED	High-Performance CW LED	/
Waterproof		IPX4 （The same for both products）
Drop Test		1M  （The same for both products）

Length	3.30 in/84mm	3.74in/95mm
Width	1.44 in/36.5 mm	1.44in/36.6mm
Height	1.75 in/44.5 mm	1.34in/34.1mm
Weight	4.55 oz/ 129g (Including batteries)	4.44oz/126g (Including Battery)
Body Material	Aluminum alloy	Aluminum Alloy
Battery	2 X CR123A (included)	3.6V 1000mAh Rechargeable Lithium Polymer Battery (Built-in)
Charged	×	√

IN THE BOX

BALDR Pro weapon light x 1 3V 1600mAh CR123A Battery x 2 (Included) Picatinny (Mil-std-1913) Rail Mount x 1 Rail Screw x 2 T6/T8 Socket Head Wrench x 1 Adjustable screw x 2 User Manual x 1

BALDR Pro R (Battery Built-in) x 1 Picatinny (MIL-STD-1913) Rail Mount Adapter x 1 Rail Adapter Screw x 2 Adjustable Screw x 2 H1.5 Allen Wrench x 1 MCC 1A USB Magnetic Charging Cable x 1 User Manual x 1

So, Baldr Pro R or Baldr Pro? Which one will you use as your tactical flashlight for Self-defense and Law Enforcement?