Olight Baton 4 Pro vs Streamlight MacroStream USB
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Quick take: The Olight Baton 4 Pro costs $1.2000000000000028 less; the Olight Baton 4 Pro is brighter (1,600 vs 500 lm); the Olight Baton 4 Pro throws farther (200m vs 90m); the Olight Baton 4 Pro runs longer on high (4 vs 2 hrs).
| Spec | Olight Baton 4 Pro | Streamlight MacroStream USB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $70 | $71.2 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Lumens | 1,600 lm | 500 lm |
| Candela | 10,000 cd | 2,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 200m | 90m |
| Runtime | 4 hrs (high) | 2 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 18650 | Built-in |
| LED | Luminus SST-40 (Gen 2) | Not named by the maker |
| Beam type | Balanced | Balanced |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 2 Stepped |
| UI | Dual Switch | Tail Switch |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IPX4 |
| CRI | 70 | |
| Weight | 4.0 oz | 2.2 oz |
| Dimensions | 4.4 x 0.9 in | 4.5 in long |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Limited Lifetime |
What owners report
Olight Baton 4 Pro
- ✓USB-C charging hidden in the tailcap alongside the magnetic contacts
- ✓Adds a tail switch to the Baton formula
- ✓1,300 lumens with 170 m of reach and a more efficient beam
- ✓Dense, solid build that reviewers rate highly
- ✓Full charge in a little under three hours
- ✗The side switch has take-up and a soft, muted click
- ✗The surrounding bezel makes double and triple clicks unreliable for larger fingers
- ✗Still a proprietary cell, though it is user-replaceable
- ✗Costs considerably more than enthusiast lights with better emitters
- ✗Confusingly sold alongside the Baton 4 and Baton 4 Premium Edition