OLIGHT Baton4 Rechargeable EDC Flashlight, Bright Small Light Black

OLight Baton4 Rechargeable EDC Flashlight in Orange (ASIN B0DYDKMGZX $55) The Baton3 had a design flaw that caused it to shut down when max brightness was selected. This completely locked up the flashlight until it was connected to a charger for a few seconds. None of the Baton4 reviews cited this problem so I ordered two. This one is fantastic in every way! Quality of design, quality of fabrication, size, weight and charging are all outstanding. Brightness is what it's claimed to be and is more than adequate for any application within 30 yards. The color temperature is daylight white (~7000k?). Battery life is very good and seems to track with the specification. Recharge time is very good. My test from dead to fully charged was 50min as opposed to the specified 60min. I confirmed satisfactory water resistance by submerging it in the sink for 5 minutes. I didn't test it to spec (submerged at 1 meter for 30 minutes). The control switch operation is the same as all my OLights so is intuitive to me. If your accustomed to momentary press to change brightness and long press for on/off this one will take some getting used to. The burnt orange finish is gorgeous and the anodization is uniform, even on every surface of the complex pyramid texturing. The clip is very versatile and securely fixed the light to backpack web straps, belts, denim pockets, quick dry polyester pockets, and ball cap brims. My only CIP suggestion is to update the charge cable to USB-C.

Absolutely Outstanding EDC Flashlight! The OLIGHT Baton 4 is hands down one of the best everyday carry flashlights I've ever owned. The build quality feels premium, solid, and reliable without being bulky. For a compact light, the 1300 lumens brightness is insanely impressive — it easily lights up an entire yard or trail in the dark. I love the 6 different light modes because it gives me total control whether I’m indoors, outdoors, or in an emergency situation. The magnetic charging cable is super convenient and fast, and the battery life has been consistently strong. Plus, the IPX8 waterproof rating actually delivers — this thing holds up in rain, drops, and real outdoor use. Perfect for camping, car glove box, night walks, or emergency prep. It’s small enough to pocket comfortably but powerful enough to be your go-to light in any situation. If you want a durable, ultra-bright, professional-quality EDC light — this is the one. Highly recommended!

I’ve been carrying a NiteKing M10 in my pocket for almost 10 years. It’s worn through several Cargo pant pockets (!) but it has served me well and is really bright, using a rechargeable EBL 14500 battery. Recently, I invested in a Micro Maxpedition EDC pocket pouch and have been able to add to my EDC carry list without too much bulk in my front pocket. Having the larger NiteKing in my pocket, in addition to the pouch, is impractical. I needed a much smaller flashlight. After a lot of research, I ordered the Baton 4 (in black/blue). It was a tough call at nearly $70 for such a tiny thing but, what a tiny thing! I was really tempted by the green/gold version. That looks gorgeous. However, I know this light will get dirty and scratched over time. Black is better in the long run. . When I got the OLIGHT in my hand, it was even smaller than I’d imagined. It actually fits really well in my pouch because it is so small but I decided to keep it in my pocket as that makes it more quickly accessible, especially in the dark. I like the fact that you can easily lock the power button, with a long press when off. My NiteKing often warmed my leg before I realized it was on. I’ve already used the magnet on the end, to hold the flashlight above my bench in my unpowered garage. That feature is very useful and can even act as a retrieval magnet for dropped items when a cord is attached via the pocket clip. The double-bent pocket clip not only allows for clipping on a pocket flap, but for clipping on the peak of a cap, as a headlight. The light weight means the cap doesn’t drop down at all. . The beam intensity and battery power LED indicators on either side of the power button are not visible when your thumb is on the button. They extinguish fairly soon after a button press and often, I look, see just my thumb, remove my thumb, and they are dark. Useful though. The power button has been reduced in height from the Baton 3. It is now almost flush with the body. That actually makes it harder to locate by feel. I’ve learned to feel for the pocket clip in my grip and the button is opposite that. I’d actually prefer a more tactile button, using the lock feature to avoid accidental operation. With gloves on, that power button is really tricky to find! . I’ve not used it long enough for the temperature control to kick in and kick down the brightness when in Turbo and High. Turbo is awesome. Even high is fantastic. Incredible when you consider the size of this light. Low and medium are often enough, though I must admit I love a bright white light when out in the dark. You have more time when that man-eating animal comes for you. 😊 Moonlight mode at 0.5 lumen is handy when you don’t want to disturb your partner, though you need dark-adjusted eyes for it to be really effective. The controls are easy to learn and operate. . My photos were taken at Low, Medium, High, and Turbo. The tree is 60ft away and the garage doors, 130 feet away. The beam has a fairly large hotspot, but also a wide outer ring of light. My NiteKing has a much tighter beam and is not as bright. I guess that’s 10 years of development progress! 😉 . I do like that I can have separate spare batteries for my NiteKing and can swap them out when the current battery is dying. As I understand it, you can still swap out for commercial versions of the Baton 4 battery but you can’t use the magnetic charger and charge in the flashlight. Not sure what other features also don’t work, maybe nothing else is affected. Only the OLIGHT proprietary battery allows that. I didn’t want to spend $100 for the charging case kit. $70 was enough and I’d be carrying a bulky charging case around with me. I already have a slimline, pocketable, INUI, 10,000 mAh, power bank. . Overall, I am really pleased with the Baton 4. It’s proven well worth the money, especially since I won’t be wearing out pockets anymore! 😊

While the warranty on OLights is awesome, you're likely to lose it before it quits anyway. This isn't our first... These things are tiny, fitting comfortably on a belt so well you'll forget it's there. The magnetic base lets you position it many places, some of which may drive off before you remember to recover it, LOL. The 'moonlight' mode will last well over 24h and the high intensity mode will blind you even in daytime. OLights are not inexpensive, but they're worth every penny. Simple one-button operation and lots of battery life. Oh, and if the battery ever wears out, it's replaceable or you can send it back for repair. I recommend this light and this vendor highly. We have other models as well, like one with UV for curing resin.

I find myself using it all the time, it’s small inside the pocket makes it great to carry every day the different brightness is great, all I need most of the time is just to “moon” setting have been carrying now for a solid week and have t had to recharge it but then again I don’t need the “high” setting most of the time, they could of made the brightness setting easier than having to hold and let it flip through the different brightness though.

This little flashlight is fantastic. Bright. Rechargeable. God enough battery life. Tough. I've dropped it, carried it in my pockets for months, used it daily, and it has held up well. I did not realize how much I'd use it just because it is small enough to have on me everyday. Do note that the brightest setting doesn't last long and it gets very hot very quick. (And you can buy replacements for the rechargeable battery)

I'm a big fan of Olight products (have 5 of them). This little flashlight gets a lot of use because it puts out a very bright, useable beam in a very compact size. I especially like the fact that I can clip it to the underside of a ball cap brim for use as a headlamp. I walk my dog before sunrise in the morning and after sunset at night, so it gets lots of use. Battery life is good as long as I don't use it on "turbo" bright setting (although its small size means a small battery). The only downside for me is that it sometimes seems to have a weak battery even though it is fully charged. I find that I need to twist the flashlight body to ensure that that the battery contacts are fully seated. Its small size makes it easy to carry and I'm likely to drop it in a pocket when I would not take a larger light.

I previously had a Baton 3, which I liked, but the side switch/button stopped working and I had to send it back for warranty repair. The new, updated, metal, side button is a big improvement! Seems much more durable. And easier to activate. I also like the pocket clip on this version better. It seems to work well in both directions, vs. the previous one which was fine when you had the flashlight bulb side up, but was hard to slide on when pointing the bulb down, into your pocket. This clip easily slides onto my pocket in either orientation. The range of brightness is excellent and very versatile, from a dim “moonlight” up to a VERY bright “turbo”. And it will remember your previous setting and go back to the same brightness when turned on again. It’s easy to cycle through the brightness settings and the strobe light effect is easy to trigger when wanted. The best thing about this is its size. It’s lightweight and super compact so it fits easily in a pocket, even the terrible, tiny, pockets they give to us women! It will also easily fit in even a very small bag/purse/clutch. I wish I’d gotten the charging case but it’s easy to charge with the cord and charges quickly. I think every woman (and guy!) should carry something like this. It’s constantly coming in handy. Highly recommend.