Olight S1 Baton is the smallest side switch LED flashlight ever produced by Olight, features a Cree XM-L2 CW LED that reaches a maximum beam distance of 110 meters and has a maximum output of 500 lumens using 1 x CR123A.
I was excited when Olight announce the release date of this tiny flashlight and wishing that I can get one in hand for review. Few days later, Yvonne from GearBest was very kind to send me one for review, many thanks!
Here’s the flashlight specification taken from Olight website:
- Cree XM-L2 LED. Maximum light output up to 500 lumens.
- 3 standard modes: 8 lumens, 80 lumens and 500 lumens.
- 2 special modes: 0.5 lumen moonlight mode and a 10Hz strobe mode.
- 6061-T6 aluminum alloy body with anti-scratch Type-III hard anodizing
- PMMA TIR lens with a 90% light transmittance rate
- Low standby current below 10uA
- Body material: 6061-T6 aluminum alloy structure, Type III hard anodizing
- Stainless steel pocket clip, stainless steel flashlight bezel, stainless steel binder ring
- Dimensions: Length: 61mm, Diameter: 21mm
- Weight : 30g (excluding batteries)
- Color （body + clip）black，（BEZEL+ side switch binder ring）blue
- Operating voltage: 2.5 to 4.2V
- Luminous Intensity: 3000 cd
- Max beam distance: 110 meters
- Waterproof: IPX8
It has side switch. I didn’t like side switch on flashlight because I’d need few mili seconds to locate its position. But it has a pocket clip, makes me easier to find the switch position easily.
It’s pretty small, even for an average asian man like me.
The pocket clip also help me hold this light firmly in my hand while I press the switch.
It uses TIR optic instead of lens and reflector. I think TIR optic contributes a lot on shorten head, thus shorten flashlight length.
The lens is hold in place using strong bluish metal bezel. I don’t know if PVD technology made it blue or other factor, but it’s cool.
It’s powered by a single CR123 battery. Yes, RCR123 is also allowed to use here.
One thing to notice is that we must insert the battery backward (positive pole faces tail), unlike other flashlights out there.
There’s polarity sign printed on the flashlight body, although it may covered by pocket clip.
But don’t worry, inserting battery the wrong way WILL NOT destroy this flashlight, I’ve accidentally tried it.
Talking about the tiny size, Olight S1 Baton has almost identical dimension with 4Sevens (now Foursevens)’ Quark Mini 123, just a little bit longer (about 1-2 mm).
I was worry if I will accidentally turn on this flashlight while it’s inside my pocket. But this will unlikely happened because the “click” of the switch is pretty deep.
Clap your hands, this little companion also equipped with strong magnet on its tailcap. Make it possible to attach it into almost any metal surfaces on earth.
Don’t be deceived by the size, this little light is capable to burst 500 lumens of light.
Beamshots and other outdoor photos will be posted within few days. Stay tune!
