Olight Baldr S vs. Streamlight TLR-8AG

[@cem19771]

I just ordered the Baldr-S, I have owned several Olights for a couple of years now and have been extremely satisfied with performance and reliability and at the price it hard for me to personally justify paying the extra money for the Streamlight.

[@Turtlemilk]

I’m looking at the stream light but I noticed the green laser is much more expensive than the red beam, why is that?

[@dilldowschwagginz2674]

Same here. Olight makes quality products. I've beat the holy hell out of a few of my Olight WML,'s and they've been every bit as robust and durable as my streamlights, SureFire's, OWL etc.

[@arcellgreen4754]

@@Turtlemilkgreen laser travels farther

[@Iamfrankcastle]

Mine broke after 1 day lights just stopped working wish I had the same experience

[@jayg8605]

Great review. Just purchased the baldr S in gunmetal gray. Managed to get $10 off the flash sale price for being a new customer, don't think I can go wrong for $79.95.

[@richardefriend]

One of my favorite things about the Baldr is the fact that the laser is above the light (not below, like with the Streamlight). That helps keep it a bit more accurate as the POI distance shifts away from the originally zeroed distance. I own 7, including one of the new Baldr S. One drawback: lack of user replaceable battery. When the battery goes, it's trash, as a factory out of warranty repair won't make sense vs. a new (and likely more advanced) replacement. It also makes it inconvenient if your needs would require a recharge (or in the Streamlight, a quick battery replacement) in the middle of whatever you're doing (like a security guard using it instead of a flashlight--not necessarily a great idea). And I understand that getting the Baldr drenched isn't a great idea, but have no experience with this. But at less than half the cost (with the periodic 'flash' sales), it worked for me.

[@RogueSanta]

Lazer does not hold zero

[@HarleyWood23]

Mine certainly did: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIG8hWWsltGiqpY

[@KrisCox]

Thanks for the review! I like it that you have no issues pointing out the things that you don’t like, just as much as the things you do. I also like that you explain WHY you like or dislike certain things.

[@rickdavis7141]

best review I have seen yet, great comparison on the lights and lazers next to each other.

[@christopher7310]

I just picked up the baldr S mini. So far I love it. The buttons are a little stiff, but that's a good thing since I don't want it accidentally activated. The white light is plenty bright enough. Especially for home use. And the green laser is perfectly visible in the dark as well as direct sunlight. I cannot complain for a sub $90 weapon light. It feels very well made and has yet to fail me. The weather is very crappy, so I have yet to go out and see how well it holds zero. Soon as I get a nice dry weekend, I'll put a few hundred rounds over it.

[@Impossibly-Possible]

Just got Baldr-S today, it is NIOCE!

[@GMTSuburban]

Thanks very helpful - I couldnt pass up the flash sale picked the gunmetal grey Baldr S for my G19. I cant see paying double for the streamlight TLR-8

[@masterhaterbater5927]

That's cause you're poor bud.

[@turbotimthree]

@@masterhaterbater5927 no, it’s because he is not a hack hobby boy.

[@rowdyreviews6530]

For a everyday light the olight having the rechargeable battery is the way to go my opinion!! The rechargeable has more resistance coming from battery so that explains the extra heat from the olight.

[@ThatGuyKappa]

O light for home use bump in the night, short run times and none replaceable battery for quick change in the field when time and availability of power is none existent, excellent mounting quick disconnect design to fit all, so in short if your not Leo or mil o light will be good enough, if your operating in adverse conditions stream light and sure fire

[@vancegreening]

Great review, the only input I have is I would also talk about the candela. That’s what makes the streamlight so close to the olight. The tlr8 ag has 5000 candela while the olight has 4400.

[@yomarrosado735]

Baldr S for my G19 got it on sales when it 1st came out, looks awesome

[@kkeil9449]

I had TLR-8G & TLR-6. TLR-8 lasted much longer than the TLR-6, but neither lasted very long. Time to try the olight.

[@keithbryan5914]

By "lasted" do you mean battery life or service life?

[@alantalbott8385]

I'm really happy that I found your channel awhile ago. I appreciate your reviews.

[@offcamber]

Nice comparison 💥 Just ordered the Baldr S as I want to judge for myself and I don’t see any other product that offers more for less.

[@jasongaudreau2075]

So, the plastic and price is what drove me to purchase the Baldr S for my g45. Also, I picked it up for $97 shipped to my doorstep. I don’t particularly like the profile of the “hinge” on the olight lock system. Kinda sticks out when you look down on the slide profile, for sheath especially. I didn’t see the set screws until you mentioned them, so since it’s dedicated to that sidearm, I’ll set them. Would love the streamlight for that hinge profile only…but it’s not worth an extra $160 on top of the price of the Baldr S! If olight could somehow figure out a sliding lock instead of the hinge….it would be “perfect” in my mind. Until I get a chance to try the streamlight…I’ll never know. But in my case, even after scrutinizing and purchasing a Jude’s sheath fit for the tlr-8ag….I still ended up purchasing the Baldr S because the seller kept dropping the price on it.

[@Antykain]

That power level stepdown is something that has bugged me about the Olight WML's (Weapon Mounted Lights). I get why they do it.. but then again, as HarleyWood said in this vid, if you are in any stressful situation and your light starts stepping down in power due to the temp protection.. That 'could' bring unwanted issues into the mix. None of my other WML's (Surefire, Streamlight, Modlite, etc..) have a Step-down temperature protection. Olight needs to get that part figured out for whatever WML's they plan to release in the future.

[@TheRealKing1]

The olight has more throw. I can see the trees better past the barn.

[@americanpatriot6918]

This review was OUTSTANDING!! Very close comparison. Streamlight was definitely brighter and I like the longer run time. But Olights mount, selection of modes, and price is definitely better! Both seem to be solid choices!!

[@shojus]

I'd take the Streamlight all day long, but that's just me.

[@RedneckInCarolina]

@@shojus Same

[@TheLaughinginthedark]

Olight mount is dog shit

[@mannyferrao1013]

@@shojus thats because you have something against any thing made in china

[@shojus]

@@mannyferrao1013 Most of Streamlights products are made in China, and A LOT of products we use daily are also made in China! I like Streamlight because they are PROVEN and don't run flash sales every week or pay KZbinrs to shill for them...

[@jajak8055412]

Olight really needs to work on there run times, I'm so happy you brought that up to them. They make fantastic lights, but I always find myself going with another brand because the run times are so short in the higher lumens. Not to mention they start getting too hot to even hold after only a few seconds.

[@ThatGuyKappa]

I agree ☝️

[@lishawj8829]

It is fair to conclude that if you are a service member you will likely want to go with Streamlight, SureFire, or Cloud Defense products. Olight is an excellent product for civilian use. I read a lot of complaint about runtime but a standard CR123A battery is rated at 1500 mah while the Baldr S is half of that, so it has half the runtime. My Baldr S on 300 lumens run for 37 minutes before shutting off (light+laser ON). That is more than plenty of runtime for checking the "bump" in the night and around my property. On the 100 lumens setting I have tested a runtime of 1 hour and 37 minutes consistently after months of medium duty usage. Using only the light feature on low consistently produced 2 hours and 30 minutes of runtime at 100 lumens. That is plenty of light for civilian usage.

[@jajak8055412]

@@lishawj8829 I agree that Olights great civilian lights. I'm a police officer in training, so my needs in a flashlight are a little different. I've tested tons of flashlights, and favorites are streamlight, Fenix, and Olight. Like I said though I would use my Olights much more often if the had better runtimes, otherwise they are fantastic flashlights.

[@Davepool_TF-69]

Really glad they added the set screws. The BALDR mini had a little too much play on my weapons. It's rock solid with the set screws tightened down. GREAT LIGHT. Now the wait for holster options...

[@HarleyWood23]

Check out Werkz. bit.ly/2NlTy9u

[@Davepool_TF-69]

@@HarleyWood23 Thanks, I have. Wish they'd have a larger selection of brands/models available. I have one of their holsters for a Glock 19 and it's not bad.

[@rickyperkins232]

@@HarleyWood23 What is the difference between the TRL-8G & TRL-8GA?

[@HarleyWood23]

@@rickyperkins232 the AG is a green laser

[@rickyperkins232]

@@HarleyWood23 thanks bro

[@wpymes]

Great video. This is precisely how 2 lights/lasers should be compared one against another. I have 2 Streamlights on my SIGs but Im buying an Olight for my CZ. Thumbs up and subscribed!

[@jasongaudreau2075]

Besides the giant price difference, I particularly like the Baldr S sliding mount. The tlr has strobe though, and that is huge. I know you have to “click set” the strobe function to work….so does that make it so the light will ONLY strobe when you turn it on? Or can you quickly toggle from “hi” to “strobe”? Again, if olight can add strobe….it would be the perfect light.

[@DioRando98]

I've had one for a couple years and held a 0. way the light once you activate the strobe it is activated by double clicking the button very quickly and if you single click the button it's a regular light no strobe. Did you mention that my recent T alarm did break because I put the battery in backwards and turned it on it fried the motherboard looking PCB part inside but I'm still ordering another one.

[@ems220chief]

Another great review! Almost pulled the trigger on baldr s last week. Really good point about the thermal protection.

[@ArcheryDad2024]

Great review, thanks for the info. Love my Olights so this was definitely helpful

[@BigDoggRegg]

Great comparison video as always...keep up the good work brother!

[@marine13447]

Very detailed review. You answered my question. Thank you.

[@SaintSoldier84]

Thanks! this was a helpful video. I guess one of the other factors to consider is the distance between the barrel and the laser placement. The Olight seems to have a RL closer to the barrel which would give you a bit more accuracy then having it under the light.

[@KURAGEBREATH]

Any recommendations on a holster company that works with the Baldr-S? Or is there a footprint that’s identical?

[@markthibault6551]

Great job giving us a great review of both Thanks.

[@timmothyheroux]

Thank you, this helped me make the decision for the streamlight.

[@johnpmm01]

I think the olight did the step down thing on you. After a minute or so it's not 800 lumens anymore.... All their lights do that

[@lazybear236]

Isn't the reason that the Baldr is not as bright is that the light switches down to about 300 lumens after just 1 minute? Or was that comparison at full power? In any event 300 lumens is good enough for my use of it.

[@DoseAmigos]

I do have the all light and it is the Baller S and what I noticed on this one is because I carry this in a fanny pack. Evidently, I hit the light button while I was sitting in the fanny pack and it stayed on and it burned the lens of the light. I don’t know if that lens is replaceable or not. Let me know if it can be replaced

[@michaelboyle9512]

I think with how I baby my guns I'll go with the olight. the laser looked sharper in the video and I'm a big fan of the rechargeable battery.

[@williammcmanus5783]

Great job with the review. I have a Baldor rl mini, it is a great light & lazer. If the Baldor S is as good you won't be disappointed.

[@robink2563]

I like the comparison , but I will have to go with Olight it is the one I can afford and the quality is very good.

[@bench175]

The chinese communist party appreciates your support.

[@robink2563]

@@bench175 show me one light that isn't made in China?

[@yomarrosado735]

@@bench175 stop it, everything has shit made in China no matter what

[@RogueSanta]

Lazer doesn't hold zero

[@joekasperek1086]

Great look at both them lights bro, you made a lot of good points

[@scubasteve743]

Got a bldr mini, really like and it’s still running after 2 years. With that being said, when the internal battery finally goes I’ll definitely be getting the tlr 8ag unless surefire makes a similar product in terms of size and power.

[@believe722]

Great comparison, thank you.

[@Chris.Haines.]

i used the set screws on the olight track to lock down the wiggle room to help hold the laser zero. if you leave them loose then zero and push on it you can move the zero. It may be alot less movement then the Baldr pro because the height under bore is drastically reduced by them moving the laser closer but locking it down definately helped to be more percise

[@itzcain81]

Wait! The streamlight battery that comes with the TLR-8 AG is a rechargeable battery? How do you recharge it?

[@paulpiturlea3945]

I have 2 of the Baldr S and aside from the price... I'm not really happy with it and planning to sell at least one of them. My major issue is the laser shifting around if you put any pressure on the light body. If you have a red dot on the gun like I have you will see the green laser (in my case) shifting couple of inches to the left of the red. dot or to the right of the dot if you push on the light. It is the nature of the clamping system and I do have the 2 screws under the gun tightened but I still have the shift. Also have another Olight Odin GL and the laser has also a shifting habit if you touch the light.

[@EventHorizonPrdctns]

Why have both lights on at the same time so we can't see the full width range of each light?

[@paulaM14]

Great review, thanks!

[@bigmacfullerton7870]

I just got the Baldr S w/ blue laser for $93 Black Friday plus they they threw in two flashlights and a multi tool. The Streamlight TRL8 is 45% off at Optics planet but still coming in at $255. Is it really that much better??? No way. I like many of the features on the Baldr S better.

[@richschwartz8004]

Thanks. God bless and stay safe.

[@xtimer431966]

Did you beat the crap out of the Streamlight?

[@1.21Gigawatts_]

You can't give the win for runtime to streamlight when you have to replace the battery

[@danielwilliams8576]

I use the the baldr mini RL on my G2c honestly like u said the price is amazing especially if ur on a budget and I run a Valkyrie PL pro on my Glock it’s my go 2 being it’s 1300 lumen with a high low and stripe I have been running plight for a few years I almost have all their limited edition lights and a lot of their lights come with a 5 year warranty

[@cem19771]

766 views and only 89 thumbs up come on people lets get this man some thumbs up he deserves it!

[@ddmob268]

Baldr s just makes the stream light look antique 😂 very nice

[@mrfocused4014]

I dont see where the Stream light is worth double the money.

[@Gorila213]

Awesome Channel Brotha, Love What you’re on. The channel

[@mannyferrao1013]

As a civilian, run time for me is usless. Its not like im gonna search for someone for hours on end and if i had to, id use a hand held torch

[@pulido6974]

Does the baldr s strobe?

[@CommentingTheTruth]

Do holsters work for both of these? I got the baldr s coming and need a holster.

[@HarleyWood23]

the holsters are not interchangeable between the two, if that's what you're asking. You would need to find a brand that makes a dedicated solution for the Baldr. I recommend you check out Werkz. They typically have great support for the Olight lineup. Here's a link: bit.ly/2NlTy9u

[@CommentingTheTruth]

@@HarleyWood23 Nothing for the FN 509 MRD. DANG! Thanks for the info though!

[@AtkTactical]

Great video!

[@davidleyva331]

Like you said, I can buy two Olights for the price of one Streamlight, no brainer, I carry a spare Olight in my bag ready to swap out when needed.

[@DireArmory]

Great review!

[@kmanriqu]

Hey my barn is 14 feet too. Thanks for the vid

[@mrmarcus6138]

Olight has a better mounting system/better recharge batt/i also like the more heavy duty all aluminum of Olight...and its cheaper,NO BRAINER...Ihave a baldr mini with green lazer and im super happy !! For home defense,is the baldr S bigger i love the size of the mini...nice video 💯💯🤙😎

[@lishawj8829]

The Baldr S is much nicer and have better run times with its larger battery. I own both the Baldr S and Baldr Mini and both look really good on my P365 XL with flush to muzzle installation.

[@Bigsackjc]

Anyone know if these will work securely and fit well on a glock 48 mos with rail?

[@richardlingman4630]

which light/laser's for olight and streamlight are compatible with the glock 43x mos?

[@lishawj8829]

Baldr S and Baldr Mini will work on the Glock 43x MOS using the included GL (Glock) adapter.

[@rowdyreviews6530]

Harleywood is doing some really fly reviews for a bald guy lol, your welcome harleywood lol!! Lord I apologize.

[@brendajohnson126]

Awesome review 👍👍

[@ccoop2416]

The fact that it's getting hot means it is pulling the heat from the led as intended

[@stevenworley2026]

I just received my olight and for my home defense rock island A60 12 gauge I think it will make a good match 👌.

[@gregt4202]

Laser sharpness sold me.

[@cloudn9necinema]

Olight is better because it comes with a charger and no batteries required

[@ModernCivilWar]

Wait...people say you're pointing at the ground yet the laser is clearly visible on the shed...cant fix stupid

[@michaelangelo4147]

String light is bright circle is bigger glad I went the string light 8AG green

[@billypeek7186]

I'll make it easy for some..the Streamlight TLR-8G is made in U.S.A. the Olight is made in China

[@HarleyWood23]

Streamlight is assembled in the US. 🤫. Olight is made same place as your phone, computer and 80% of the other shit you own.

[@antoniorobles3498]

@@HarleyWood23 FACTS 😁👍

[@bradh6955]

My laser hasn't shifted over 100s of rounds with my Olight Baldr Pro, we'll see how the Baldr S performs when I get it.

[@J-Jay29]

How are they holding up?

[@eddiemoons2906]

Hey legitimately I would like to know why people hate on the Oligh so much? When I started getting into guns, I didn’t know much and didn’t have anyone to show me the way. I’ve only owned Olights and people in the gun community are always talking trash about them, I’ve never had an issue…

[@HarleyWood23]

Usually two reasons. 1. They pretend they don’t buy anything made in China 2. They associate made in China with being low quality.

[@mikemc330]

Nice job!

[@c.patricksadowski9959]

Stream light looks brighter…

[@07egomaniac]

The bad thing about the Olight Baldr mini is the lever. When shooting a compact depending on the gun it could hit your thumb as you shoot.

[@BigDoggRegg]

Have baldr's on all my glock, s&w m&p, and canik compact and subcompact guns about 18 guns total. I shoot a lot weekly and that has NEVER been an issue

[@lishawj8829]

Never had that issue with my Baldr S or Baldr Mini and i have put downrange post 2000+ rounds with the devices. Could it be how you are gripping your firearm?

[@BuenasVibras909]

The flash sales makes olight worth buying.

[@Darnoc78]

Range is better with the 800 lumens

[@ricklane1693]

lights are different temperatures.

[@jareou]

If you need more run time on the light in a defense situation, you just got shot. It doesn't take that long.

[@joshpittman8473]

Love hoe you broke everything down for a new shooter could understood . One question does this fit a smith and wesson 9mm mp 9mm core performance

[@Impossibly-Possible]

Olight for 90-120 is much better deal than streamlight.

[@Bmxr1991]

This thing is kinda crap, there is significant movement on the mount, and the on/off is not consistent or reliable.

[@0g.Ghost.7373]

As soon as someone says they use Streamlight, I ask them where their flip phone is. I bet they still have a B&W TV too.

[@willng34]

What makes you say that? The technology is literally the same, rechargeable doesn’t mean better, it takes 1+ hour to recharge but 10 seconds to swap in a fresh cr123.

[@0g.Ghost.7373]

@@willng34 rechargeable beats non-rechargeable all day and night. Plus 99% of

[@TheLaughinginthedark]

@@0g.Ghost.7373 bull shit

[@0g.Ghost.7373]

@@TheLaughinginthedark = tacticool. lol

[@80sbaby___baby70]

It's a fuckin flashlight guys lol don't get too geaked up. They both are fine options

[@jimmyvalhalla1939]

Which one is MADE IN FRIGGIN CHINA?

[@bobcharles3029]

Rechargeable is a miss-understood English word. It means "Something that is inoperative when needed, but will work if charged" The Olight looks like It can take a standard CR123A and the dead weapon light in the nightstand issue can be negated.

[@josecb793]

DO NOT RECHARGE THE STREAMLIGHT BATTERY!!! IT IS NOT RECHARGEABLE!!!!

[@PierreManslapper]

I just had to choose between these two, and while I have nothing against the Olight, I went with the Streamlight solely because I would have looked like a fuckin’ dickhead shooting a Staccato C2 DPO TB with a $80 dollar flashlight on it.

[@R3DLiFE]

tier 1 ops be running plastic shit ??? hmmmm

[@Guns-N-Nurses]

Stream light has one too many plastics 👎🏼

[@shonuff7943]

Set screw so the laser don't lose zero

[@CuttingEdgeWorks]

Thanks for another great review! Also, Olight weapon lights are garbage.

[@corneliusbartholemew6725]

Why?

[@l.c.a.d.l.2831]

Buen video , cual le iría mejor sin ser tan grande a mi Glock 45 MOS , para porte oculto ?🙏🫡

[@Iamfrankcastle]

Anyone watching in 2024 and 2025 plz don’t buy olight! Mine stopped working after 1 day fresh out of the box plz don’t waste your money like me!

[@leonardosalcido821]

i hear ohlight garbage

[@lishawj8829]

Usually that is coming from consumers that are: 1. Against buying anything "Made in China". 2. Advocate buying only USA made products. Do not sell yourself short and buy an Olight WML. I am formerly a Streamlight fan for their excellent products but cannot continue to pay hefty prices when Olight has the same quality for much less. I put Baldr S, Baldr Mini, and Baldr Pro on all my firearms and had to return only 1 Baldro Pro for losing zero no matter what i did to correct it. Olight sent a replacement and that unit has soaked up over 3000+ rounds of 5.56 and an additional 1500 rounds in .300 BLK without losing zero. If that is not quality, then I don't know how else to justify it.

[@jimmyvalhalla1939]

Was the Chinese light given to you ? The main problem with the TLR is no true momentary. There is no English word to describe how intensely disinterested in China light