Olight Progression

[Buff]

As always when considering starting to collect something i start searching/researching the rabbit hole i'm about to fall into.
Olight seems to be a mystery to me. My first was a Baton Turbo followed by a Baton 4. Watching reviews i learned there were earlier Batons also Warriors and i assume Seekers. I find that interesting so i press on.
I just received a couple S1R Baton II's. Not sure what the S1R indicates and was there just a Baton then Baton II maybe a III or 3 as the 4 isn't a IV?
So many questions.
And the S1R Baton II must be a updated light because it's almost the exact same light (apart from the button and battery orientation) as the Baton 4 but in my opinion the S1R is the better light.
Once i learn what older lights are possibly available on the used market i will consider expanding my collection. Or i might just enjoy the newer lights i have acquired.
The purpose of starting this thread is to learn as much as i can about Olight from those that, like me have found great enjoyment out of using them often.

 

[Buff]

Correction is in order.
I said in my first post that the S1R Baton II is a
better light than the Baton 4 mainly because on turbo it performs much better and brighter with a more defined image. It didn't make sense that a 1000 lume light was better/brighter than a 1200 lume light?
Well i charge the Baton 4 and now it is on par or slightly brighter that the S1R. Seems the level of charge can affect the performance ? So in conclusion i am well pleased with both lights.

 

[sween1911]

Hey @Buff I'm still rocking an Olight M30 Triton in the console of my car. Old school MCE-E led with 3 CR123 primaries.
Those old ones were pretty sweet. I still have an M31 as well with the big old turbohead looking reflector still with an SST-50 in it. I might still mod that with an updated LED and driver and run it on 2 18650's.

 

[3_gun]

Olight has never been a top 5 brand in my book but then again I didn't "collect" lights I bought tools to fill a job. A "collection" was built thru trial n error. Many / most of my lights use an Anduril interface. Hank lights make up many of these as you can order his work with so many different set-ups / features. I have a "core" of go to lights, with WAAAAAYYYY to many back-up lights on a shelf. Two of my Olight lights fit in the role of loaners or lights I use when the light "might" be at high risk of damage / loss. Not my favorite(s) but trustworthy in a get a job done sense. Olight does like to make ltd# fancy finish designs for their collector base, something that I own zero of in any light / maker model.

 

[Monocrom]

Patiently waiting for your review of the Olight Marauder., down the road.

 

[Buff]

Marauder Mini if that makes any sense? A mini to me is something you be can drop in your pocket in a pinch. This not that.

I keep it on a table next to my front door to preform dog duty. It claims 10,000 lumens and honestly it is super bright lighting up the whole front or even bigger backyard. It's easy to switch from flood to throw and that too is amazingly bright but not 10,000lm. Still plenty of throw but substantially less over powering. Glad i got it on the sale as i don't think i would pay $200 for this light even though it's well made. The battery is a beast and expensive to replace.

Hope this has been helpful.

 

[Monocrom]

Very helpful.
Just need a coat with bigger pockets.

 

[Buff]

Forgot to mention the Red, Green and Blue lights

 

[Buff]

Looked it up. It's 7,000 lumens not 10,000 in flood mode and 900lm in spot mode. Seems low as i have lights in the 1290-1750 range that the Marauder in spot way out performs? Very concentrated beam for sure.

 

[Monocrom]

Won't lie, I'm more than half-tempted to get one.

 

[Buff]

It is definitely a very nice capable light. 90,000cd is wicked bright. Of course the Marauder 2 is 160,000cd i can only imagine. Just wait till Olights next sale. $139 is certainly a better price.

 

[Buff]

This is truly amazing. Very handy and though only on or off it serves the purpose i am using it for.
Definitely a candidate for a lost light thread as you can see it's tiny.