The Olight Baton Pro Flashlight: The Full Nick Shabazz Review

[@kismetghost]

Strobe mode for those times you're attacked by a room of epileptics.

[@hyperwadd1634]

Seriously good for Airsoft, blinds the shit out of the opposition when on strobe :)

[@Wayne-hp5co]

@@hyperwadd1634 I bet you get a bunch of people crying tho lol it gets Petty in airsoft

[@TripleEEDC]

Great review. One criticism: I carry an S1R Baton II daily which has the same button interface. I have only ever turned it on in my pocket accidentally a grand total of one time. I really think the button is not as sensitive as you may think.

[@nathandufton3854]

Nick, you are a genius at times. Your idea of having a USB port in the charger head solves most of your issues with this flashlight. If you can leave the dongle head attached, the charging terminals will be covered so no risk of shorting out. The magnet will also be covered, but still easily accessible.

[@MiloTupy]

I love nick’s well balanced reviews. 2nd to none! Nick’s channel is how I buy my gear.

[@MobiuSphere]

"Anything proprietary bothers me"...shot on an apple phone...

[@NickShabazz]

Watch my video tomorrow where I complain for a while about Apple. The argument is not lost on me.

[@flyingash]

The charging cable? Really? It’s a charging cable that will last forever most likely

[@cnogo33]

@@flyingash More that you can only charge the proprietary olight brand batteries and not any other 18560 whereas other lights, like those from Fenix, can charge any 18650 using there magnetic charging ccables.

[@eranktz]

I don't get it. Is this a folder or a fixed blade?

[@thomash4578]

It's a watch

[@nicholasfalls8108]

Fixed

[@GustavoHernandez1]

I don't know for sure but it is definitely illegal and carcinogenic in the state of Kalifornia

[@grandprixgtpjy]

During the size comparison who else was waiting for the rat #1 and the delica 🙋🏻‍♂️

[@testy462]

Also, the L dock isn't really for going on top of the desk, you mount it so the light hangs upside down, mounted on the wall. I have mine next to my bathroom sink.

[@nasaboy87]

The magnetic tailcap is great for working on your car when it gets dark out. Just attach it to the underside of the hood where it's pointing where you need the light.

[@Tom_H327]

nasaboy87 i put a magnetic tail cap flashlight the same pocket with my wallet and the magnetic erased every single one of my credit cards. Took a month to get them all replaced. Flashlight was only in the pocket for about 5 secs when it happened. This is the reason I wont buy Olights.

[@thomash4578]

@@Tom_H327 that does not sound like a fault of the flashlight

[@testy462]

@@Tom_H327 I am extremely, extremely skeptical this is true. Takes a lot of magnet to damage a CC.

[@chezmoe2000]

love the charging. I have enough Olights that I can keep cables in every place I could use one.

[@Shiroiokami947]

Great review. Love your vids..One thing I might interject is that there are two types of 18650 cells--flattop and button terminal style batteries. Why there isn't a standardization could be because of manufacturing design of different lights from the various companies. Interpretation has produced great 18650 cells using Sony protective circuitry. Thanks for the great reviews. I have been looking at this light for a while.

[@ertonyrn]

Those batteries are both 18650 but the olight one has a protection circuit which makes slightly longer. You can use any protected 18650 and probably an unprotected button top 18650

[@themidnightrdr7292]

I love Olights and the magnetic charging. But I too hate propriety cables. I would really like to see Olights keep the magnetic system, and also add a USB port to their batteries. I think this would be the best of both worlds. MCC for daily charging at home. Pull out the battery and use the USB charging port on the go, or for emergencies.

[@slick_slicers]

I’ve carried an S2R Baton in my pocket everyday for above reproach a year and it’s never switched itself on. For other reasons, I always leave it in Chilean mine mode anyway, so if it were to come on, it won’t blind any one and I’ve a month to spot it before the battery goes flat. You’re kind of right about the charger, but as I have a few of these, I leave one lead permanently plugged in by my house door, where there is an S1R and I just connect which ever one needs charging. They rarely need more than an hours charge, often much less. The other members of my family use the same lead.

[@joshstarkey8883]

I find the olights don't turn on in my pocket, probably because they typically don't actually sit perfectly straight against my leg. 95% of the time it'll twist over slightly.

[@ljw2896]

Every light should have a charging system like this !

[@cavalry1213]

One of my coworkers needed to change the bulb on his car a few weeks ago. He was using his phone “flashlight” but he had to hold it. I whipped out my S2R Baton 2 and stuck it right to the hood so he had light when and where he needed it. 🤙🏻

[@ribstein7714]

I would love a dongle design for olight's chargers

[@sundaynightdrunk]

The smaller 18650 he shows is non-protected. The 18650s they sell for flashlights are always protected, and thus longer (you can see where the protection circuit begins if you look at the outer wrapping). Most sites will state "not for flashlights" on the product page for standard, non-protected 18650 batteries. Always buy protected for flashlights, and they will fit this flashlight.

[@robertgraham3045]

You didn't mention anything about the battery status LED in the button

[@cavalry1213]

I think they need to 86 the strobe feature and make the triple click a custom mode where you can set it to whatever mode you want. Like you can hold it down to cycle through low, med, high, but then a triple click is boom...right to H, M, or L.

[@Billfish57]

I love the strobe function for, believe it or not, selfdefense situations. I teach using non-lethal tools for women or anyone, that is not capable to fight of someone in a hand to hand street fight and the OLights about this size with at least 1,500 Lumens or more are ideal for temporarily blinding just about anyone to distract and buy time to get out a super strong pepper spray with the other hand, and the strobe setting can increase the usefulness of the lights for this purpose big time, like 5 times more effective. I use a 2,000 lumen Olight with a tail cap switch that is incredible in this purpose and use DPS black label for the spray and I can tell you no one stands a chance with this one, two punch when used correctly, and that's the key, just possessing is not enough, training is most important. I say all this to help you understand that the lights with a strobe function can be the most important tool and feature you can buy at any price. Guns should be a last resort, most street crimes can be solved with a bright strobe and a powerful spray. Not all of us are still young enough to fight anymore and giving up is not an option. Try using the light like this few times, get good with it and it may be your best friend some day, if shit happens, hopefully not.

[@ertonyrn]

“Mode memory” is only for a couple minutes after which the light defaults to its normal output (med?)

[@carlosedwardos]

Could you review some headlamps? - preferably ones that don't get really hot, have very high lumens, and are powered by either standard 18650's or else 21700's or else 26650's - thanks Nick!

[@Orochi_001]

burrito rustler high lumens is going to mean heat. I’d check out ArmyTek’s Wizard line or the Olight H2R Nova

[@fakie180]

Good review. How easy does the clip come off? Clip looks worse than my s2 baton clip. And if i would loose it the light would be worthless, for me anyways. The nope for me was not being able to use good ol sony vtc series 18650 flat top cells. I do like the flat top lens tho . Easier to wipe than the s2 baton. My s2 baton is going on 2.5 years of everyday use. I hope they fix the nit pick things by the next version.

[@Billfish57]

Some OLights are easy to turn on in the pocket, not this one, but some bigger and brighter and for those I just twist the tail cap a quarter turn as a safety so they can't turn on by accident, works great. After you have lit your pants on fire, you will do this, but it's only a few lights that you might do this with.

[@Yakfish22]

Also look at the Nebo Torchy 2.5 inches, 1000 lumens. 29.99

[@testy462]

Guess I don't get the complaints on the charger. It's dirt cheap and the battery lasts forever. Absolutely love how you can basically toss the charger at the light and it sticks 100 percent, no plugging in. And with the battery life, why would you ever need to swap batteries unless it goes bad? 13 hours of run...but who is running their light all the time? Even a night shift guard wouldn't be doing that. I charge once a week, working in a factory doing maintenance and even weekly charging isn't really required, just want my turbo mode available.

[@mattg6136]

Nice review. Thanks for your honesty. ATB Nick from Manchester England.

[@WilliamMancel]

So basically you are paying 20 bucks more (compared to the olight S2R2) for one minute of 2000 lumens, as opposed to 2 minutes of 1000 lumens on the S2R2. I think I will stick with the S2R2 baton.

[@NickShabazz]

I think if you have the S2R2, you're definitely safe staying there.

[@WilliamMancel]

@@NickShabazz Thank you. Your reviews of the various olight flashlights helped me narrow it down to the S2R2. It's actually not as big as I imagined & I am glad I got it instead of the S1R. I like the longer run times in the S2R2.

[@MrHomolka]

I have the S2R2 and passed on this light during the flash sale.

[@testy462]

I have both and the major difference is the light pattern, it's more uniform and wider. Probably not worth 100 bucks to upgrade but at 60 it was a decent deal.

[@MrHomolka]

@@testy462 yeah I noticed the beam difference during the flash sale videos

[@artiet5982]

Yea, I'm sure it's nice and I may buy one.. and I know this video is a year+ old so tech has jumped forward, but you HAVE TO PLEASE review the Thrunite T2 ! Please Nick. I am on the fence with that one. With the Cree xhp70 led. True deep carry clip. 21700 battery. All the right things with that one

[@truckerjason]

I was worried about the button location also, but after years of use I've never had the light turn in in my pocket. Very good light!

[@Al-ds3sw]

Great review as always but I want to add the blue lights We’re limited to 2019 and are sold out

[@Jack_all]

they sold out by 8am on release day.

[@NickShabazz]

Ugh. Of course they were.

[@TECHFIGHTER]

I casually opened up the email announcing this at 5 am day of. Figured I'd get one and it is now my favorite light and is on my belt more often than not.

[@zakandicarus3275]

You can still find them on eBay for around $100.

[@flyingash]

I have their lights on most of my firearms. They are great and never had one break yet. Have only had to recharge them once! Great for self defense knowing you can count on the Olight!!!

[@jonathanou8122]

I have to say, having the original S2R and the Pro...the Pro is nice but I honestly don't feel it is a huge step up in any way. It is to my eye only marginally brighter except in a small totally dark room, then you see the difference. Outside at night, not so much. It is longer and bigger around than the original mean more taken space in the pocket. It is (the pro) serving me well during my daily tasks where I need a light, but I'd probably steer and have steered friends to the S2R. Also, it gets HOT on turbo, as excepted but bear that in mind. Anyway, thx for the review, Nick.

[@mickkeim4142]

jonny anger...mmmh. Dang, I’d swear I’ve heard your voice somewhere...do I know you?

[@jonathanou8122]

@@mickkeim4142 probably not as I am just a guy who likes (good) gear.

[@jtoker9758]

So this is misleading. On the site for the light, there is this notice " The Baton PRO comes with a proprietary rechargeable battery. You can only recharge this type of battery. Other types of 18650s cannot be charged but can be used in the Baton PRO." So you are saying that regular 18650 don't work in this light?

[@Goodvibes-un9qk]

Are you willing to consider requests? I'd love to send you something a little different from your usual fair. A Milwaukee Fastback boxcutter. It's got a nice little action to it and is a solid little knife.

[@jolness1]

I think the larger 18650 is protected as well.

[@anonymause]

You should check out the newer Zebralights. They are the best lights on the market, IMO.

[@Ice_Berg]

I can't wait for the proprietary rant video!

[@Messerjocke90]

I got a led Lenser Mt 10 flashlight. And to get into lockout mode you need to hold down the switch for I believe 19 freaking seconds. I mean seriously 🙄. But besides that, I'm happy with it so far. I've gone for that one over the olight exactly because that magnetic charge thing. I do not like that at all. I got the olight i3t and i3e and I'm happy with those. The i3t seems to be the perfect single AAA battery flashlight. But I don't think that I ever feel the need for magnetic charging. I like to put the batteries in a external charger. For me that's still the best charging option and with a single AAA battery flashlight it's really not that big of a deal to carry a spare battery all the time . But long story short, if you're a regular person, not a police officer or a ambulance guy or search and rescue, the olight i3t is most likely everything you'll ever need. Sorry for the long text that has almost nothing to do with you're video 😆🤷‍♂️

[@Orochi_001]

It seems odd to refresh this model that had a new revision last year. It was an easy pass for me

[@MrHomolka]

Same. I have the S2R2 and passed on the flash sale. Don't see the value based on the price hike

[@ZakWilson]

In all the ranting about proprietary crap, I heard no mention of the fact that the battery is proprietary: there's an extra contact ring on the positive end that's used for charging. While you can RUN the light on any button-top 18650 that's long enough, you can only CHARGE Olight's special battery inside it. As for onboard charging, I have exactly the opposite opinion. I never use it. I'd always rather swap in a fully charged spare so my light is ready to go. The drained battery can charge on its own time and I don't have to wait.

[@NickShabazz]

Yeah, I just said that you'll want to pick up a few of their batteries, but could've made that clearer.

[@testy462]

@@NickShabazz how is this even an issue? With the run times, what in the world are you doing with a EDC light that it runs out of battery in-between times you sleep? I carry a light every day in a factory working maintenance and use it constantly, and still only charge maybe once a week. Friday night pop it on the L dock and it's ready Saturday morning for the rest of the week.

[@leemobai762]

Warning folks Olight has been having some serious fulfillment issues. I’m still waiting for my stuff from over a month ago.

[@volodymyrpetrov9677]

I totally agree about the charging issue! As a matter of fact, I'm thinking of buying H2r NOVA headlamp from the same manufacturer, but the "biased" thing you've mentioned in the end is very legitimate. PS: too long for the amount of info. It's not specs, but the more reviews you're doing, the longer they seem to get. Sorry, I know that's absolutely biased.

[@thomash.4501]

You failed to mention that this light doesn´t have a 1 lumen firefly mode. Just 5 lumens. For me this is sometimes just too high.

[@kennymacdowell1257]

A slight turn of the tail cap and the light is locked out. I mean barely a turn.

[@Abby_Normal_1969]

Got mine for under $63. Much morel reasonable on a flash sale.

[@zacpdx]

Eh, you need a cord on anything that needs a recharge...having it disconnect would just cause people to lose it. What I do like about olight is you only need ONE magnetic charger for all their rechargeable lights over the years. Thing that SUCKS with micro USB rechargeable is the rubber cover. They wear out and then make water resistance null and void. Never has made sense to me...

[@chefpenguin5150]

Loves open source, lives in an apple world

[@NickShabazz]

See my latest video :D

[@cavalry1213]

18650 batteries are heavy. They’re dense batteries. If you grab your light without realizing there isn’t a battery in it...then recharging a battery is the least of your problems lol.

[@TamiyaPhilippW]

The Micro usb Option in the magnetic charger is kinda non sense. I mean you would still need the magnetic part so you can also carry the regualr magnetic charger with you. In each case you cant do a thing without the magnrtic part. And I like the magnetic charging cause it makes me feel better when the light is getting wet. I dont trust those rubber micro usb covers

[@3wheelmannc860]

Good products IMO, but I wish they would change to USB-C / micro to get away from proprietary chargers...solid design, but much less then ideal. They are usually a good deal when they run their 30-50% sales, which happen often enough for me, as I never pay retail or that 10-20% teaser stuff.

[@usernameisusername]

Around 300 lumen for 8 hours is probably wishful thinking. But I will continue to wish. I have tons of olights and they all work with great build quality. The turbo mode on most creates a Firestarter level of heat and eats the battery. My frustration with some is the big gap between normal modes and turbo. Hence my wish for no turbo and a normal high of 300. Give me decent size, two modes of 100 and 300, and good battery life. Tired of low and flame throw high

[@profd65]

Hey, Nick: Why don't you ever review Surefire flashlights? Aren't they sort of the Mercedes Benz of flashlights?

[@TamiyaPhilippW]

They are crap

[@profd65]

@@TamiyaPhilippW Do you have anything else dumb to say, or will that about cover it?

[@TamiyaPhilippW]

@@profd65 proof me wrong😘

[@profd65]

@@TamiyaPhilippW Which do you want proven wrong first--your opinion on flashlights, or your use of English?

[@TamiyaPhilippW]

@@profd65 both

[@stoneblue1795]

I respect Olight flashlight products indeed, but I confess I mostly despise 'multi-mode' switch experiences. Just me, I like a simple ON AND OFF, rinse and repeat.

[@MrHomolka]

They sell the AAA i3T EOS pocket light. Only has Low/High mode.

[@IsleofWightBushcraft]

O light make good stuff I find. The only problem with re chargables I find if if they run out of charge, you cannot just change the batteries as on a standard light.

[@vinniedayhikerb4977]

Not a fan of non gross motor skills flashlights. that being said the 2000 lumen turbo mode is kinda kool.

[@tyyreaun]

Magnetic storage media? Wow, Nick, you really are backed up, if you're posting videos from 2008... EDIT: Also, I really hate proprietary chargers... as I shoot this video on my iPhone...

[@codylightful]

Another great review Nick! Maybe when you show other products in your videos, you could name them. If you say something is better on another flashlight, it'd be cool to know which flashlight it is. What flashlight is your main EDC?

[@clintonlewis1663]

great review , yeah a usb charging is better.

[@kyleralph1778]

Hates propriety shot on the people who started proprietary

[@CoordinatedCarry]

Definitely can short out. For an example please review the Olight M2R Warrior.

[@arshadbaloch8143]

Please send me this one will pay you This is not available in Pakistan

[@schairphoenix4059]

"Dual function" pocket clip .. if you like 1000 lumens point lank in the eyes.... that shits backwards

[@Jack_all]

this review would have been helpful while O-light's sale was going.. I was beginning to think Nick pissed off O-light and had to actually buy one out of pocket (silly me).. luckily I pulled the trigger and got this light with the L mounting base for only 70$ .. SOOOO glad I did.

[@degustibus1375]

Another freakin' great review thanks! Would observe that the clip does NOT hold on a cap! The light is too heavy and easily falls off, which leads to the next "ugly" - the aluminum case scratches and then shows scratches really easily. The clip is removable, but once sprung, does not hold on to the light very securely. A different material around both ends of the light, that would not dent or scratch if dropped would make this a much more durable light. The SR1 is almost as bright and about 1/2 the length and less than 1/2 the weight. Other colors are available in limit release and can be purchased - if you are fast enough when they first go on sale - for 40% less, which is a good value.

[@beefysuperdude]

The pocket clip on this thing is trash.

[@waynestyles2798]

Ehhhh what's up Doc?

[@kyleralph1778]

No one uses usb

[@philpowell9111]

Light does not hav a tailcap which sucks !

[@Tom_H327]

Haha. "You wanna take a look? Yeah, sure." When has ANY reviewer turned down free gear?

[@NickShabazz]

I do multiple times a week!

[@fujio001]

In!

[@kazoode]

Google "USB A extension cable" for longer charger cable.... Your welcome internet stranger

[@joshstarkey8883]

If they do change over to a "USB puck" it needs to be USB C, not micro USB. Micro USB cables wear out constantly, can only plug in one way, and are being phased out. Good riddance.

[@Peter-ho8zs]

We all have to replace broken cords all the time right? What’s the cost of a replacement charging cable? These are over priced lights for douche bags. I work with guys who paid over $100 for lights and the one I bought at tractor supply for $12 is just as good.

[@BigOcto64]

Then why are you watching a video on an "overpriced light for douchebags"?

[@domico75]

Tu parles trop vite

[@christiansylvia6928]

slow your talking down

[@aesrizzle22]

Speed up your listening

[@christiansylvia6928]

@@aesrizzle22 i just won't watch his reviews anymore thats easier than your dumb arse thinking

[@flalingbashers2957]

Just get to fkn point typical yank

[@Jwalls1980]

👎🏿

[@CecilArongo]

In!