Olight S1R BATON LED Torch

This is our second instalment of reviewing the new range of Olight LED Torches from PowaBeam in Northern NSW.

Last week I took the the OLight S1A BATON Led torch through its paces and was left more than impressed with not only the light output, but the tiny size that makes the S1A appealing for so many reasons.

This week I’m taking the S1A’s ‘big’ brother to limits. In fact, calling the S1R a ‘big brother’ is probably wrong, as it’s physically smaller than it’s non-rechargeable counterpart the S1A. Introducing the Olight S1R 900 Lumen Rechargeable LED Torch.

While the S1R as just mentioned is smaller, the maximum light output straight up is 300Lm MORE. At night and upon testing, I could see little difference between the two torches leaving me still equally impressed with both units tested so far.

 As with the S1A, The S1R is also made from hard anodized aluminium that is also scratch resistant, and as with most of the Olight LED Torch range the S1R comes with an industry leading 5 year warranty.

The Olight S1R BATON offers five levels of light output with rated operating times quoted as per below;

Turbo - 900 Lumens → 300 Lumens - 30 Seconds → 55 Minutes

 High - 300 Lumens - 1 Hour

 Medium - 60 Lumens - 4 Hours 30 Min.

 Low - 12 Lumens - 33 Hours

 Moonlight - 0.5 Lumens - 15 Days

The Olight S1R is powered by a rechargeable 550mAh RCR123 customized  battery, and is able to be recharged without removal from the torch itself. This is a big bonus. 

Charging is applied via the Magnetic Tail Base with the use of the supplied Magnetic USB Charging Cable that simply connects to the end of the torch, plug into a USB power source and you’re away. It cannot be any simpler than that.

Like the S1A, The S1R has  magnetic base which could used in a variety of situations where you need two hands on the job. The magnet is quite powerful and robust.

It also comes with a wrist lanyard, carry pouch, magnetic USB charge cable and instruction booklet.

The S1R is just 65mm in length and weighing under 40 grams, it’s also IPX-8 Waterproof to a depth of 2m.

RRP $115.

Distributed by PowaBeam – www.powabeam.com.au

PROS: Compact, Bright, Tough, Price, 5 Year Warranty.

CONS: A supplied car USB charger port would make the S1R even more appealing.