🔦 Olight Baton 3 Pro (Massive Upgrade?)

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[@spektr540hemi]

S2R Baton ll , IMO, is still king for this type of light... S2R Baton ll can run on every nonproprietary 18650 battery I have tried, including those scavenged out of powertool battery packs. AND it will run on every CR/RCR123 I have found. Baton 3 PRO, will only run off of the Olight ORB-186C32 and ORB-186C35...I am sure there are others but the power drain/out put will have to match. The Baton 3 Clip IS an excellent improvement and the 2x runtime in Moonlight is awesome But noticeably dimer +/- = ? The other "improvements" in power lvls and runtimes are not enough to make up for the lose of battery compatibility. The switch is nice, but I never had an issue with that and would not notice without having them side by side. I have XXL/XXXL glove size. Proximity detector...meah, something else to fail. Color choice of Emitter is AWESOME. Color choice of light body is VERY welcome...the "Tan" has gone from a Magpul FDE to more brown and now even more of a brown losing any trace of green hue, but it is a good blendy color. I have a few original Warrior X lights from Israel (1 out of Poland) that are actually Tan/Khaki. Baton 3 PRO will be a great light for many folks, no doubt, but is it better than than the S2R Baton ll... If I could only have one...S2R Baton ll every time. (Same for the S1R Baton ll vs Baton 3, for same reasons...batteries) My critique on these lights has nothing to do with this channel. The channel is OUTSTANDING and full of VERY valuable info !!!

[@maxlvledc]

I get sooo much from these mini reviews, thanks so much!!

[@spektr540hemi]

@@maxlvledc Thank you sir ! Your efforts/channel are immensely helpful to so many folks. Truly.

[@leoguy1609]

Like the Baton 3 Pro over my S2R Baton ll, the new Baton 3 Pro doesn't have the proximity sensor because of complaints from some users.

[@spektr540hemi]

@@leoguy1609 Yep, as I said in OP concerning the prox. sensor, something else to fail...and they did/do. I am curious, what do you like more about the Pro over the ll ? I find none of the "improvements" to be worth the loss of the massive battery compatibility of the ll...IMO.

[@spooldup4431]

@@spektr540hemi I'm with you on the II, but after carrying both, the baton 3 pro's pocket clip and switch are enough for me to pocket carry. However, if I'm keeping one in a go bag or glovebox it's the II all day.

[@MrPhil1969]

Glad you agree that the OD green set was the best value because I got my shipping conformation this morning... Can't wait to get the Baton 3 Pro in my arsenal of daily carry. I bought the Baton 3 in the last sale and I tend to carry it more that any others.

[@MarilynMonroeFamily]

I ordered one also...

[@aaronporter2180]

Proprietary cable and proprietary battery that's a no from me

[@maxlvledc]

Completely understand

[@Aerox90]

Understandable. But I gotta say the magnetic charging is really convenient! Unless you need to charge the light at places other than your home, like at your friends house. Then you'd need to bring the cable as well. But except for that I really like it 🙂

[@dilldowschwagginz2674]

I get it but I have several olight weapon lights so I already have several charging cables. It's actually a great system

[@Deibodese]

I have the S1R Baton II, and it was honestly so perfect for me that I stopped looking at flashlight reviews on KZbin after that. It simply handled all of my flashlight needs. HOWEVER, that Baton Pro 3 is looking pretty enticing.

[@spektr540hemi]

S2R Baton ll is STILL the King of EDC for this type of light IMO... It can run on all "standard" 18650 batteries that I have tried, including those taken out of tool pack units. AND it can run on all modes using 2 CR/RCR 123 batteries ! It will run on all Olight 18650, where as the new "improved" Baton 3 will only run with the ORB-186C32 it comes with (the same that came in the S2R Baton ll, with slightly changed /arranged label) and the higher performance ORB-186C35. The 2x runtime moonlight is nice but noticeably dimmer... The other marginally improved power lvls and runtimes simply DO NOT make up for battery incompatibility.

[@fallinmor]

Thank you! Sheesh I thought I was the only one asking for a tail switch.

[@davidgierlinger4689]

Thanks for the tip on getting the free o pen refills. I ordered the copper freeze with the copper keychain light .

[@maxlvledc]

The knife is definitely my favorite so far from them

[@starkparker16]

My S1 baton has been in my pocket every single day since they introduced it and it still works like new so I can't justify a new light. But the Baton 3 Pro is making me think about it.

[@sknight0391]

So far I'm really loving my Baton 3 Pro. But I also don't have any experience with the S2R2 to compare it to either. All I know is, it's a fantastic light & a real joy to carry & use. I'm really wanting a Warrior 3s, but the metal tail switch is a big drawn back for me. Seems like that is the weak- link with all the "metal tail switch" Olights . Eventually they start giving you problems and stop working. I would much prefer a rubber tail cap saitch and C-type charging. But you're not going to get that with Olight. THEY LOVE THEIR MAGNETIC CHARGING SYSTEM ! But at least they did a really good job on the Baton 3 Pro. I think it will quickly become a fan favorite of Olight junkies. 😎👍

[@mattdagger1480]

From what I read you can use the normal battery size with an adapter.

[@KyleSiroy]

I thought the exact same thing when I saw the Baton 3 Pro. It is literally the original Warrior Mini with the problems fixed. I'm really hoping they add the tail switch to make a "new" line of Warrior minis because I love the size of the original (not that the WM2s were bad, by any means).

[@bryoncatterall]

Baton 4 pro coming to theaters soon lol.. I think without the tailswitch it's a true edc light. Trust me I really like having a tail switch on all my lights... but b3pro would just be overkill for such a small light don't you think

[@tomasz6436]

Hi, a lamp similar in size and wide beam but with tail button ? A bit like sofirn sc32 but with 2 buttons ? Fenix,sofirn .. ? Thank 😁

[@maxlvledc]

Not many like that, just warrior mini2

[@deykno87]

The baton 3 or s2r needs a charging case like the baton mini

[@NickelEdge]

Don't think the hidden senor is going to be seen, for a while. I had just ordered a S2R. And was notified from them that there is a senor defect, and if I wanted to cancel my order or have the sensor removed.

[@timh1315]

Thanks for the tip on the open refills because it was showing $8.46 for them. Had to do the search and then selected the one that said new refill $0.00

[@maxlvledc]

Glad I could help.

[@AGC828]

I have the B3 Pro in "basic black". Like the light. No coplaints.....though I do prefer "long lights". If they could habe made the B3 Pro close to 6" :) Eager to know what Olight has planned for this year 2023....a new version of their w3s and S3 Pro? :) Will the upgraded fetures be ones we want?? More lumens power? Add a colour LED to the lights so we don't need filters. Has been done. Just not by Olight yet. Offer the w3s and S3 Pro in NW.... odd they haven't already done so....they got the teCH....my B3 Pro is in NW...

[@OddBall1997]

I picked up the NW ODG Pro from Amazon for Black Friday/Cyber Monday. (Yes, I knew about the freebies, but I had gift cards and needed the free shipping on other Amazon items) My first thought was that it looks like one of those mini corn on the cobs! So far I've been INCREDIBLY impressed with the light, however my only quality light to compare to was a CW i5T, so take that as you will. I definitely see the yellow cast on lower modes, and it does bother me a little, however I prefer it over the swamp that the i5T puts out. Also, I'm wondering if I won the tint lottery because I can see a slight pinkish halo... IDK Compared to the i5T's 300, the high 600 mode looks shockingly clean, something I didn't expect at all. (Is the i5T really that bad, or is that the difference between CW and NW? I had thought the i5T, while not having the best performance due to CW/

[@JCreole]

I’m having issues with my Baton 3 Pro proximity sensor. Causing high mode to drop to medium mode. I have to keep wiping the lens to get it to work properly. Returning it.

[@maxlvledc]

I would too

[@snosov]

Have you ever face any silicone diffuser for Baton3? Do you have any sofirn silicone diffuser, do they worth?

[@maxlvledc]

The diffuser for the Warrior mini works perfectly

[@JPC326]

Does it have the same head diameter as the SR2Baton2 as i have color filter and i wanna know if ther would fit. Thanks !

[@maxlvledc]

its an identical form factor in basically every way.

[@JPC326]

@@maxlvledc awsome

[@Alex-oy6wb]

Would you pick this over the sofirn lights?

[@maxlvledc]

Hmm, sofrin doesn't make something really comparable as far as I can tell. Nothing is quite as small as the Baton 3 pro

[@Rich_EDC]

Is there really need to get a backup battery or do they last so long you would only get a backup in case u just aren't near an outlet?

[@maxlvledc]

For the majority of people it will be more than enough

[@bryoncatterall]

Trust me when your in pure darkness you don't really use high or turbo other then trying to see something far away, I've been on 4 night backpacking trips and when I get home I maybe have just little under half battery life..

[@unfi6798]

Oknife Copper scale is the bomb. OB3Pro isn't bad either. But will it still be operational after six month of usage?

[@maxlvledc]

100%, 3 years maybe..but 6 months no issue

[@Rich_EDC]

I do like olight and these deals make it super tempting but not being able to charge with any USB or use of other 18650 when I have bunch 18650 spares is a big reason why I haven't bought any olight besides their pens and little keychain lights

[@bryoncatterall]

Just a question for you, but do you get mad at your cellphone not being able to swap out the battery when it dies? Atleast with olight you can always buy extra batteries to swap out if needed

[@theinstrumentalist801]

I still think the WM2 is better than the Baton 3 Pro. For only a little bigger you get like 300 more lumens and a tail switch. However I think the biggest selling points for the Baton 3 Pro is the battery life and proximity sensor.

[@maxlvledc]

It's a very good upgrade from the s2r2..that's more of the way I'm looking at it..but I still don't think I'd carry it over the Baton 3, or wm2. The baton3 pro is a wierd middle ground. But someone will love it.

[@kingcormack8004]

Baton 3 Pro has been recalled. Problem with the proximity sensor. Refund or replacement by Olight.

[@maxlvledc]

Oh???

[@maxlvledc]

Didn't know

[@kingcormack8004]

@@maxlvledc Olight's email notice only went out last week.

[@orendz7740]

Does the tint look green in person or is that just through the camera?

[@maxlvledc]

It's not green from my vision of it

[@orendz7740]

Ok. Definitely an improvement that they are using different color tints. I don’t know if they’ve offered that as much before or not. I bet the tint looks pretty good at a brighter setting. Im with you on wanting high CRI. Is it running 4000k?

[@DJ_CRIZP]

Can you take the head off of the Baton Pro 3 and put it on the WM2 body?

[@maxlvledc]

Sadly no..one of the first things I tired

[@user-jv3ep3lc7w]

希望以後可以出21700電池的EDC....

[@bushwackingozarks1860]

All of it is great except the charging. In my opinion every device should have USB type C charging so that we can use the same cable for everything

[@LaurMontza]

Compare how each light.

[@maxlvledc]

It would have been a seriously long video..but I do want to do a best of Olight video

[@youthmanyt]

I love my baton pro 2000 lumen because I can use other 18650 batteries. Making this fully proprietary is a no no for me

[@robertrishel3685]

I will lose the light or the switch will break before I would need to replace the battery, so…got one on order👍😉

[@erich964]

How about the Mcgizmo? The best edc flashlight ever. Anyone else agree?

[@maxlvledc]

Can't really agree, they are both heavy and very expensive

[@AMERICANPRIDE1100]

I love my warrior mini 2 not sure why this is better

[@maxlvledc]

It's much more compact...but yea..not going to unseat the wm2 for me

[@randallkelley3599]

What do you do if you are in the woods and the batt gets low? I guess either bring a power bank, or another Olight battery. Not good.

[@maxlvledc]

Yep, basically

[@bryoncatterall]

What would you do if let's say your other brand of light dies in the bush? You pop in another battery or recharge it.. Can't believe you just asked that.. Smfh.....

[@mitchlogan4796]

@@bryoncatterall The difference is that most flashlight nerds probably have lots of spare 18650s, other brands could use any of those. With this one you have to have an Olight battery, though at this point Olight fans probably have a few Olight batteries.

[@maxneyasit8130]

Button opposite the clip? He pressed the flashlight against him, and it turned on ... Bad idea. The brightness sensor is a good idea, but reduces the flashlight's ability to self defence. Thanks for the review👍👍👍

[@maxlvledc]

I've NEVER had that happen..and I've tried to make it happen. This one is even harder to accidentally activate

[@maxneyasit8130]

@@maxlvledc I sometimes carry a flashlight by simply hanging it with a clip on my belt. And the button will be out... There is a risk to turn on the flashlight in such conditions. And the loop at the top of the clip is made to be worn on a belt... And if you carry it on your belt without a holster, sooner or later this will most likely happen. They themselves, without realizing it, limited the options for carrying this flashlight. All my experience with flashlights tells me this...

[@maxlvledc]

@@maxneyasit8130 I respect that , but not all buttons are equally easy to press..I agree with you however that non static positions are better. This makes the Warrior mini 2 a better choice for you.

[@maxneyasit8130]

@@maxlvledc Thanks, I'll take a look at its specifications, maybe it really fits. Several times I had to turn ON my flashlights in the cold. Frozen hands press the button with less effort. A hard button is a problem in such conditions. Also, the problem is the inclusion of a double quick press - if the fingers are frozen, their motor skills are worse, they do not want to press quickly. For this reason, I have abandoned RoviVon Aurora. And Nitecore TIKI has the same problem...

[@nomercyinc6783]

my baton 3 works with regular 18650 button tops

[@maxlvledc]

You mean s2r2, the Baton 3 pro is different

[@kevins4609]

Where she sensor lol pretty obvious. definitely an upgrade though

[@bryoncatterall]

I mite be the only one here that actually hates the pro clip, maybe if they placed a indent where your index finger sits that would make it the best for me.. I just hate how my index finger is resting up against the end of the clip..

[@mr.crumbles2557]

That's an unfortunate step backward

[@LeoLiburon]

I just like flashlights too much plz send help

[@maxlvledc]

No help here lols

[@Horde334]

Ever plan on branching out and reviewing anymore fenix lights cause you've only reviewed 2 and you've done 27 olight videos.

[@maxlvledc]

I have one coming atm, it may be the best fenix yet.

[@Horde334]

@@maxlvledc Good to hear cause not gonna lie but all the olight reviews/videos just cheapen the quality of a reviewers content with how aggressive their marketing is.

[@maxlvledc]

@@Horde334 olight puts zero stipulations on what I have to say about them..which is part of my condition for reviewing them. They feel aggressive because they send them out to soooo many ppl.

[@Horde334]

@@maxlvledc True i guess thats once again the stigma it sets about them but the honest reviews are appreciated considering other channels once they get sponsored look like a olight fan channel. Thank you for the response and keep up the good reviews and the budget light reviews are appreciated.

[@KungFuTweety1]

Olight is the best company I'll never buy from.... lol...

[@9thchamber499]

The free IMorse is gone already... CRAP!

[@maxlvledc]

That was fast!

[@moenibus]

Dear lord, not Olight again. Please brother, get sponsored by other brands. Olight is the worst, talking about predatory marketing practices.please

[@maxlvledc]

They always ask me before each sale..I say yes because I am always genuinely curious what they are doing. It's OK not to like them, but it's also OK for me to make content on it.

[@moenibus]

@@maxlvledc whatever floats your boat brother.

[@moenibus]

@@maxlvledc And btw, it's not about "liking" them, it's about their bussiness practices, pretty unethical in some cases

[@ryanrediger1661]

@@moenibus what does Olight do that is so unethical compared to the dozens of other Chinese light manufacturers?