Olight/Lantern

Olight Obulb Pro

Name: Olight Obulb Pro
Brand: Olight
Price: 40 USD
Availability: Discontinued

DiscontinuedOlight no longer makes this light; what dealers have left is the last of it. See Olight’s current lights.

The Obulb Pro was a small magnetic LED orb from Olight with multi-colour modes. Fully waterproof, it could float, and it was used mostly as a tent light or nightlight.

Beam profile

Flood, about 58° wide. Wide and even — light where you are, not where you're pointing.

Estimated from 240 lm ÷ 300 cd — how this works

$40

Specifications

Output: 240lm
Peak intensity: 300cd
Beam distance: 35m
Emitter: Multi-color LED
Colour rendering: 70 CRI
Beam type: Flood
Cell: Built-in
Runtime: 8 hrs (medium)
Modes: 4 Stepped
Interface: Simple
Water/dust: IPX7
Dimensions: 2.7 x 2.7 in
Weight: 3.8 oz
Warranty: Lifetime

Manufacturer figures, measured to ANSI FL1 where the brand states it.

Features

Magnetic Tailcap Waterproof (IP67+)

What owners report

Olight Obulb Pro/4 sources reviewed

A rechargeable glowing orb rather than a flashlight, and reviewers describe the Obulb family as genuinely useful and versatile — hang it in a tent, drop it in a bag, use it as a soft area light. The Pro is the bigger version, with a 1,650mAh cell against the original's 630mAh, and adds Bluetooth app control that reviewers found neat and occasionally useful.

The irritations are accessory-shaped. Charging uses Olight's MCC cable, which isn't included by default, so you need to order one separately — an easy thing to be caught out by. The Osling carrying accessory doesn't fit the Pro. And while the app sets up easily, it asks for a unique login and permissions including microphone access, which some reviewers were uncomfortable with. One found they couldn't revert a custom image back to stock once set.

Consistently praised

Genuinely useful and versatile as a soft area light for tents and bags
1,650mAh cell — well over double the original Obulb's capacity
Bluetooth app control that works and is occasionally handy
Bigger than the standard Obulb, which reviewers found an improvement
Simple, robust object with nothing to break

Common complaints

The MCC charging cable isn't included by default — you must order one
The Osling carrying accessory doesn't fit the Pro
The app wants a unique login and permissions including microphone access
One reviewer couldn't revert a custom app image back to the stock one
Proprietary charging on a device that would suit USB-C

Questions people ask

Does it come with a charging cable?: Not by default — it uses Olight's MCC cable and you have to order one separately. Check before you buy or the thing arrives uncharged and unchargeable.
Is the Bluetooth actually useful?: Occasionally. It lets you change colour and brightness without reaching the orb, which matters if it's hanging in a tent. Most owners use the button most of the time.
Should I worry about the app permissions?: It asks for a login and permissions including the microphone, which is more than a light bulb needs. The Obulb works fully without ever installing the app.
Obulb or Obulb Pro?: The Pro for the much larger battery and Bluetooth; the standard one if you want something smaller and cheaper. The Pro's accessories aren't cross-compatible.

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