Olight Baldr Pro R vs SureFire X300U-A size comparison
The SureFire X300U-A is 0.5 mm (0.02 in) longer than the Olight Baldr Pro R, and 5.5 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 13 g lighter (with battery).
The SureFire X300U-A is 0.5 mm (0.02 in) longer than the Olight Baldr Pro R, and 5.5 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 13 g lighter (with battery).
Dimensions
| Olight Baldr Pro R Check price ↗ | SureFire X300U-A Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 95 mm (3.74 in) | 95.5 mm (3.76 in)+0.5 mm |
| Height | 34.1 mm (1.34 in) | 28.6 mm (1.13 in)−5.5 mm |
| Thickness | 36.6 mm (1.44 in) | 28.6 mm (1.13 in)−8 mm |
| Weight | 126 g with battery | 113 g with batteries−13 g |
| Battery | Built-in | 2x CR123A |
| Max output | 1,350 lm | 1,000 lm |
| Throw | 200 m | 213 m |
| Type | Weapon light | Weapon light |
| Source | olight.com sourced | surefire.com sourced SureFire publishes length and bezel diameter only (drawn at bezel height); throw computed from 11,300 cd peak intensity |
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Baldr Pro R vs X300U-A: how they differ
Size and weight
The Olight Baldr Pro R is the shorter light: 95 mm (3.74 in) against 95.5 mm (3.76 in), a difference of 0.5 mm (1%). At its widest point the SureFire X300U-A is 5.5 mm slimmer (28.6 vs 34.1 mm). The SureFire X300U-A is 13 g lighter (113 g vs 126 g, with battery).
Brightness and throw
The Olight Baldr Pro R is rated brighter: 1,350 lm maximum vs 1,000 lm for the SureFire X300U-A, 35% more. For beam distance the SureFire X300U-A reaches further: 213 m vs 200 m rated throw (7% more).
Battery
The Olight Baldr Pro R runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the SureFire X300U-A runs on removable 2x CR123A batteries. Only the SureFire X300U-A lets you swap in a charged spare.
Type
Both are weapon lights in our catalog with a weapon body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Olight Baldr Pro R if you want more output (1,350 lm vs 1,000 lm) and a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. Choose the SureFire X300U-A if you want a slimmer profile (5.5 mm narrower), less weight (13 g lighter) and a removable cell you can swap. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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Baldr Pro R vs X300U-A FAQ
Which is smaller, the Olight Baldr Pro R or the SureFire X300U-A?
The Olight Baldr Pro R is the shorter light: 95 mm (3.74 in) against 95.5 mm (3.76 in), a difference of 0.5 mm (1%). At its widest point the SureFire X300U-A is 5.5 mm slimmer (28.6 vs 34.1 mm). The SureFire X300U-A is 13 g lighter (113 g vs 126 g, with battery).
Which is brighter, the Olight Baldr Pro R or the SureFire X300U-A?
The Olight Baldr Pro R is rated brighter: 1,350 lm maximum vs 1,000 lm for the SureFire X300U-A, 35% more. For beam distance the SureFire X300U-A reaches further: 213 m vs 200 m rated throw (7% more).
Do the Olight Baldr Pro R and SureFire X300U-A use the same battery?
The Olight Baldr Pro R runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the SureFire X300U-A runs on removable 2x CR123A batteries. Only the SureFire X300U-A lets you swap in a charged spare.