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Olight Baton 4
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Olight Baton 4

Scored on 61 verified owner verdicts, from 412 comments read across 4 communities
TL;DR
A tiny, pocketable EDC light with a handy magnetic charging case, strong output for its size, and solid build and interface. The main sticking point is the proprietary battery, which limits cell swaps.

72% of 61 verified owners recommend the Olight Baton 4, based on real owner verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube.

See the problems 7 owners report →

What 61 owners say
412 comments reviewed · scored on the 61 clearest verdicts
72%
Recommend
44 owners
17%
Neutral
10 owners
11%
Don't recommend
7 owners
Source
Score
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Counted in the score
Reddit
80%
20
YouTubeiowner comments
72%
39
Other forums
0%
2
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Affiliate blogsipaid commission
100%
2
No clear verdictiSetup, tips & quirks
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The headline score reflects owners (Reddit, enthusiast forums), independent lab tests, blogs with no affiliate links, and YouTube owner-comments when they line up with owners. Affiliate blogs is shown for perspective but kept out here — hover the i for why.

What owners like
  • Compact and tiny, ideal for EDC pocket or hat carry · 8 · 13%
  • A great light owners love · 5 · 8%
  • Bright, powerful output for its small size · 4 · 7%
  • Convenient charging case that doubles as a power bank · 3 · 5%
What owners flag
    Who it's for
    A great fit if
    • Everyday carry users wanting a tiny pocket light
    • Workers who clip it to a hat brim
    • People wanting big output from a compact body
    • Buyers who value the charging-case and magnetic base
    Look elsewhere if
    • Anyone wanting standard, non-proprietary batteries
    • Bargain hunters eyeing cheaper Wurkkos or Sofirn lights

    Synthesized from what Olight Baton 4 owners say — not a spec sheet.

    Common questions

    Can the Baton 4 take a standard 16340 or CR123A cell?

    No, it runs on Olight's own 650mAh 3.6V lithium-ion cell, and owners who want to keep standard cells on hand count that against it. One owner bought it expecting to keep CR123A cells as a backup and found the supplied cell puts both contacts at the head, while another says the proprietary cells are why they stopped buying the brand. Olight's manual specifies only that cell.

    Does the charging case come in the box?

    Not with the plain Baton 4. Olight's manual lists the box as the flashlight, a USB magnetic charging cable and a pouch, while the 5000mAh case belongs to the Premium edition and is also sold on its own. The case is the part owners talk about warmly: Olight rates it at five full charges of the light and gives it a USB-C port for topping up a phone.

    How long does the 1300 lumen mode last?

    About a minute and a half. Olight's runtime chart holds Turbo at 1,300 lumens for roughly 1.5 minutes before the first step down, then steps again on the way out to about 73 minutes in total. The steady modes are what to plan around: 60 lumens for 8 hours, 12 lumens for 35 hours, and a 0.5 lumen moonlight rated at 30 days.

    Why do people knock the color of the light?

    Tint is the other thing owners knock. Olight specifies a cool white emitter of 5700 to 7000K with a CRI of 70, and the owners who dislike the beam are blunt about it, calling it green. They sit against a clear majority who like the light as it is, which is why the score stays where it does.

    Is it small enough to forget in a pocket?

    Olight's figures are 63mm by 21mm and 52.5g with the cell in. Size is what owners carry it for, in a fifth pocket, clipped to a hat brim or stuck to a wheel arch by the magnetic tail, and 72% of 61 owners recommend it. The body is rated IPX8 and to a 1.5 meter drop.

    What does Olight's warranty cover?

    A lifetime warranty on the flashlight itself. Olight's current policy lists flashlights as lifetime covered and the magnetic charging cable at one year, and applies to products bought in 2023 or later. Holsters, clips and lanyards carry no warranty at all. Buying through a third party sends a claim to that seller first, and Olight provides a prepaid return label only inside the first 30 days.

    How buyers rate it elsewhere
    Amazon4.7577Walmart4.91,722

    Retailers' own star averages, for comparison — separate from our vetted owner-verdict score above.

    Top quotes, sourced

    412 reviewed · 63 shown
    Sentiment
    Community
    Sort
    YouTube▼ don’t recommend

    “Don’t understand this pocket clip, why make it reversible when it’s tip up carry?”

    YouTube▲ recommend

    “This is the best light I've found.”

    YouTube— neutral

    “as soon as you buy one, they'll come out with a better version”

    YouTube— neutral

    “IMO a “tactical” tail switch is pointless unless it’s single press for turbo.”

    YouTube▲ recommend

    “Having this case in my conex and charging it every once in a long while all while keeping my flashlight charged between shifts is awesome.”

    YouTube▼ don’t recommend

    “I bought two of these and BOTH of them stopped working after maybe a year”

    CandlePowerForums▼ don’t recommend

    “The proprietary cells are the main reason I will no longer purchase or recommend Olight to anyone.”

    YouTube— neutral

    “Pretty sure mine started out disabled, because I accidentally left it on in my shop and discovered it the next morning completely run down.”

    YouTube▲ recommend

    “So far I'm really liking the Baton 4!”

    YouTube— neutral

    “Its a great light, but the comparison with the maglite is in my opinion a little bit apples and pears”

    Reddit▼ don’t recommend

    “I’d say anything over the baton is better. Unless you like green tint garbage.”

    YouTube▲ recommend

    “absolutely love the new Baton 4 upgrades”

    YouTube▲ recommend

    “this works great as a travel/bag light”

    YouTube▼ don’t recommend

    “The side switch is not clicky or tactile at all”

    YouTube— neutral

    “I wish you could replace the battery in the charging case”

    YouTube▲ recommend

    “This is the finest flashlight I have ever owned.”

    YouTube▼ don’t recommend

    “the price-quality-ratio is not correct”

    Reddit— neutral

    “I have the Baton4! I love the looks of it. Just hate the lockout situation and the color of the light.”

    YouTube— neutral

    “Idk why they didn't use an sft-40 in the Baton 4 pro.”

    Reddit▼ don’t recommend

    “the puke green is the baton 4”

    YouTube▲ recommend

    “I haven’t broken one yet”

    Reddit— neutral

    “I like the batons size but would prefer a usb C charging capability”

    YouTube▲ recommend

    “it has been absolutely flawless”

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    Common problems & things to know

    Practical notes owners raise — setup, quirks, and issues to watch for. They don't say whether the person likes the product, so they're not counted in the score, but they inform the pros, cons, and who it's for.

    Redditⓘ good to know

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