Olight Baton 3 (2021) review

2021

unspecified LED

1200 lm output

6889 cd intensity

1 x special 16340 Li-Ion battery

The Olight Baton 3 (BATON3) released in 2021. It uses unspecified LED, TIR reflector and 1 x special 16340 Li-Ion battery. The powerful emitter in this flashlight provides up to 1200 lm output, 6889 cd intensity, and a beam distance of 166 m.

It uses a TIR lens to form the beam pattern. This light has 5 modes of lighting. The memory function is a nice feature, the light will remember the last used mode. It has a strobe function, which is one of the most effective self defense tools available. The Baton 3 flashlight is rechargeable easily via USB port.

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Olight Baton 3 (BATON3) specifications

Brand	Olight
Name	Baton 3
Type	BATON3
Rating	★★★★★ Rated 4/5 based on 755 user votes.
Launch	2021
Form	flashlight

Body

The aluminium body of flashlight treated with a Type III hard-anodized, anti-abrasive ﬁnish.

Weight	53 g
Length	63 mm
Body diameter	21 mm
Head diameter	21 mm
Material	aluminium alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Colors	black blue red

System

A TIR lens works on the principle of total internal reflection. The TIR lens collimates the LED light into efficient, well-controlled light beams that maximize the usable lumens in the target area.

Emitter	unspecified LED
Color temperature	6500 K
Reflector	TIR
Lens	TIR
Switch	electronic side

Performance

The throw is the calculated distance in meters at which the flashlight produces a light intensity of 0.25 lux. The candela per lumen (cd/lm) ratio can be used to determine if a flashlight has a spot or flood type beam. Well-focused spot beams can be over 100 cd/lm, tactical flashlights are typically between 20-100 cd/lm, and work lights are less than 10 cd/lm.

Flux	1200 lm
Intensity	6889 cd
Throw	166 m
CD/LM factor	5.74

Software

The Baton 3 has mode memory. Mode memory means that the light will remember the mode you were using when the light was last turned off, and when you turn it on again. The Baton 3 is tactical strobe ready. The strobe light is disorienting to the person it is aimed at which makes it difficult for them to concentrate.

Modes	5 modes
Mode memory	yes
Ramping mode	no
Strobe	yes
SOS/Beacon	no

Features

The battery indicator lets you know when the battery is low, charging, or fully charged. This flashlight can charge the battery with an integrated charger, and it works with any USB power source. This flashlight has a built-in low voltage protection (LVP) to prevent damage to the cell from over-discharge, so protected cells are not necessary. The built-in thermal control automatically adjusts brightness output to prevent overheating. The Baton 3 is magnetic so that the flashlight can be attached to some metallic surfaces.

Battery	1 x special 16340 Li-Ion battery
Battery indicator	yes
Charger port	magnetic USB
LVP	yes
Thermal regulation	yes
Protection	IPx8
Impact resistance	1 m
AUX LEDs	no
Magnetic	yes

Accessories

It comes with a battery. The battery must be fully charged before you first use your Baton 3. The clip is useful to keep the light secured in your pocket. The lanyard prevents accidental loss of the flashlight.

Package contents	MCC1A magnetic USB charger cable clip lanyard pouch special 16340 battery

The performance of the Olight Baton 3 flashlight is measured according to the ANSI / NEMA FL1 Standard 30 seconds after switching the light on. The ANSI/NEMA FL1 2009 Standard is a set of flashlight performance guidelines.

The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Olight Baton 3, then don’t hesite and signal the problem to us.