Olight EDC Picks: Oclip Pro S, Oclip Pro and Open 3 Compared

Introduction

The original Oclip was little more than a white light with a few settings and USB-C charging, but its design was so good that it launched a small revolution and has been heavily copied since. The current lineup takes that same clip-and-magnet concept and pushes it much further. Three models stand out right now: the Oclip Pro S, the Oclip Pro and the Olight Open 3, all of which are currently on sale. Each one covers a different kind of user, so the real question is not which is best overall, but which fits how you actually use a light.

Olight Oclip Pro S: The Work Light

The Oclip Pro S is the flashiest of the family, and in this version it comes in a striking teal finish with heavily laser-etched nautical theme engravings. The beauty is not just skin deep: the light offers white, flood and RGB output modes, plus an ultraviolet mode. White tops out at 600 lumens, while red, blue, green and UV round out the secondary settings.

The UV mode is genuinely useful for spotting things you might otherwise miss, certain mechanical checks, or looking for animals. The flood output reaches 80 meters at 1,600 candela and has multiple settings, with a double-click shortcut for turbo. The RGB modes let you switch between red, green and blue individually, which makes this a surprisingly capable light for all kinds of work scenarios.

Because of that range of outputs, the Pro S earns its work light label. It is the version to pick if you want maximum versatility in the smallest possible package.

Olight Oclip Pro: Built for the Outdoors

The Oclip Pro is the outdoor-focused sibling. It shares the same clip-and-magnet formula that turns any Oclip into an instant headlamp, backpack light, tent light, pocket light or work light, but it swaps the RGB party tricks for a more practical beam setup: a floodlight, a spotlight and a red light.

The spotlight is the headline feature. It produces a heavy center-weighted spot that reaches out to 120 meters, and max output is 500 lumens with 3,600 candela, notably more throw-focused than the Pro S flood. Every setting triggers a battery indicator that shows charge level at a glance, which is a small touch that matters a lot on multi-day trips.

With the flood pattern, the strong spot and a red light for preserving night vision, it is hard to beat as an ideal camping light. If your Oclip is going to live on a backpack or hang from a tent ceiling, this is the one.

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Olight Open 3: Laser, Light and a Writing Lamp

The Olight Open 3 takes a completely different approach in a pen-shaped body. It packs three distinct functions: a laser pointer on the back, a main light, and a small writing lamp on the side. The laser is bright enough to be genuinely useful for pointing things out, astronomy, or presenting in front of a classroom.

The main light turns up bright enough to walk through a dark forest. You cannot run with it, but for a pen you can carry anywhere, that is respectable output.

The third function is the one that makes it special. Drop in the included ballpoint refill and the little side lamp lets you write in pitch black while seeing exactly what you are doing. It is a niche use case, but for anyone who takes notes at night, it is delightful.

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Which One Should You Buy?

Pick the Oclip Pro S if you want the most versatile light for work, with UV and RGB modes alongside a strong flood. Pick the Oclip Pro if camping and outdoor use come first and you want a real spotlight with 120-meter reach. Pick the Open 3 if you want something that lives in a pocket like a pen, with a laser and a writing lamp on standby.

All three lean on the same core Olight strengths: the fabulous clip and magnet mounting, USB-C charging and compact everyday carry formats. They are affordable and currently on sale, which makes this a good moment to decide which one, and which color, fits your kit.

Conclusion

Olight has a lot going on in this lineup, and each model earns its place. The Pro S is the all-round work light, the Pro is the camping companion, and the Open 3 is the cleverest pocket tool of the three. Whatever you choose, the clip-and-magnet design that started all of this remains the reason these little lights are so easy to recommend.