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The Olight S1 Mini Baton is about the size of my thumb, but it still hits 450 lumens on turbo.
I have shown you a lot of Olights, from the small affordable ones to the redonkulous 12,000-lumen model, and the quality is always top notch. The S1 Mini Baton HCRI has turbo at about 450 lumens that steps down to 250 when it gets hot, plus high, medium, low and a half-lumen moon mode. The S1 Mini is no longer listed, so the button goes to Olight’s current Baton.
- Tiny, thumb-sized EDC light
- Moon mode direct from off for stealth
- Battery charges over micro USB
- Bi-directional clip fits a hat brim or pocket
- Wide, usable beam
- Turbo steps down as it heats up
- Mode sequence takes some learning
- RCR123A battery is less common than AA
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Unboxing
Even the packaging is quality. A tab pulls the light straight out, and it sits on a little carriage. You get a neoprene-style lanyard, a manual and a micro USB cable.
I love the anodized blue accents Olight uses. Blue is my favorite color.
Build quality
Look at the machining. It is matte, heavy and durable, with a cut so the clip fits right in and relief cuts for grip. The silicone button has a blue ring around it.
The bottom unscrews to reveal the RCR123A battery, which has a micro USB port built in. There was a little plastic piece inside so it would not turn on in the box, and a big O-ring for water resistance.
Modes
A tap goes through low, medium and high, then back to low, and a double click jumps to turbo. To get moon mode, start from off and hold the button for a second.
Getting to moon straight from off makes sense in a stealthy situation, because you do not give away your position scrolling through modes. It also seems to remember the last mode.
About the buy link
The S1 Mini Baton from my video is no longer sold on Amazon. The button goes to the OLIGHT Baton4, Olight’s current rechargeable Baton EDC light. It is brighter and charges differently, so check the listing for size and specs.
Outside on a cold night
Even on low, I could navigate a campsite. Medium is hiking-worthy, and on high, the trees out back were lit for me. Turbo at 450 lumens puts out a wide, diffuse pattern, partly because of the frosted lens.
I often feel 1,000-lumen ratings are wasted light. A good beam at a couple hundred lumens is plenty, and this one fits on your shirt or hat.
FAQ
How bright is the Olight S1 Mini Baton?
About 450 lumens on turbo, stepping down to 250 when hot.
How do I get to moon mode?
From off, hold the button for about a second.
How does it charge?
The RCR123A battery has a built-in micro USB port.
Does it have a clip?
Yes, a bi-directional clip, so you can clip it to a pocket or a hat brim.
Is this an affiliate link?
Yes. The buttons are #ad affiliate links, and as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. It costs you nothing extra.
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