Video Overview

Thanks to Max LVL EDC for this in-depth look at two of Olight’s most popular compact flashlights: the Baton 4 Pro and Baton 4 Ultra. Max LVL EDC has built a reputation for honest, technically thorough gear assessments — he actually carries and uses what he reviews. The “almost perfect” framing in the title signals something unusual in the flashlight review space: a genuine acknowledgment of what’s slightly off alongside what works well. If you’re shopping the Baton 4 lineup or just want a grounded take on two of Olight’s current best pocket lights, this one is worth the runtime.

Items and/or Gear Mentioned in the Video

• Olight Baton 4 Pro – Purchase on Amazon
• Olight Baton 4 Ultra – Purchase on Amazon

The Baton 4 Pro and Baton 4 Ultra represent Olight’s current flagship compact carry segment — rechargeable, high-output pocket lights that sit between budget EDC options and full-size tactical flashlights. Both are purpose-built for daily carry, and the differences between them come down to output ceiling, runtime, and body construction.

Editor’s Insight

Olight has earned a polarizing reputation in the flashlight community. Enthusiasts on forums will tell you their emitters aren’t the most tint-accurate, their UI doesn’t match Anduril’s flexibility, and their closed ecosystem locks you into proprietary charging. All of that is true. And yet the Baton series consistently outsells its competition because Olight understands something many boutique flashlight makers don’t: most people want a light that’s good-enough across every dimension, not exceptional in one dimension and mediocre in others.

The Baton 4 Pro is the more restrained offering. It hits a sensible ceiling for everyday carry — enough lumens to illuminate a large room or light up a trail at distance, but output levels that don’t drain the battery in minutes. The form factor is the Baton series’ strongest argument: magnetic tail charging, smooth stainless steel or titanium body, and a clip that actually stays put on a pocket. These are details that matter after six months of daily carry in ways that peak lumen specs don’t.

The Baton 4 Ultra takes everything the Pro does and pushes the output ceiling considerably higher, which brings real trade-offs. Higher output means more heat, faster drain on top modes, and a body that needs more thermal mass to manage sustained use. For everyday carry where burst output matters more than sustained high-mode runtime, the Ultra makes sense. For extended use at high output, the Pro’s more measured approach is actually the better daily driver.

Max LVL EDC’s “almost perfect” characterization is interesting precisely because it resists the usual YouTube flashlight review format, which tends toward either unconditional enthusiasm or nitpick-driven negativity. “Almost perfect” suggests something specific: a light that gets the fundamentals right but has one or two meaningful gaps. That’s actually the most honest category for most production flashlights — they’re engineered compromises, and pretending otherwise doesn’t serve buyers.

For the EDC community specifically, the Baton 4 lineup’s magnetic charging is worth singling out. The charging contacts on the tail allow the light to sit on any magnetic surface while charging, which is unexpectedly useful on a desk or car console. It’s a small convenience detail, but it eliminates the “find the charging cable” step that makes many rechargeable lights slightly annoying in daily practice.

The clip quality on both variants deserves mention. Deep-carry clips on compact flashlights are one of those features that reviews consistently mention but rarely explain well. A good deep-carry clip means the light rides at the top of your pocket with just the clip visible — low profile, secure, and ready to grab without fishing into the pocket. Bad clips either loosen over time, leave the light riding too deep to grip quickly, or create so much drag that pocket access becomes a two-handed operation. Olight’s Baton clips historically land in the functional middle — not best-in-class, but consistently reliable.

If you’re deciding between the Pro and Ultra, the honest answer is that the Pro’s balanced output-to-runtime ratio makes it the better choice for 95% of everyday carry use cases. The Ultra’s appeal is situational — high-output burst mode for search, signaling, or illuminating large dark spaces. Unless you have a specific use case that demands the Ultra’s ceiling, the Pro is the more practical daily carry. Big thanks to Max LVL EDC for the hands-on breakdown — check the full video for his specific output measurements and side-by-side comparisons.

Closing Remarks

The Olight Baton 4 Pro and Ultra are strong contenders for the everyday carry flashlight spot, each with a distinct use case. If you want all-day reliability with sensible output levels, the Pro is your pick. If you want maximum burst output in a compact package, the Ultra earns it. What flashlight is currently riding your pocket? Drop it in the comments. Affiliate links support the site at no extra cost to you.