Fenix GL06 vs Olight PL-3S Valkyrie size comparison
The Olight PL-3S Valkyrie is 20 mm (0.79 in) longer than the Fenix GL06, and 1 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs with battery), so compare them with care.
The Olight PL-3S Valkyrie is 20 mm (0.79 in) longer than the Fenix GL06, and 1 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs with battery), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Fenix GL06 Check price ↗ | Olight PL-3S Valkyrie Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 61 mm (2.40 in) | 81 mm (3.19 in)+20 mm |
| Height | 32 mm (1.26 in) | 33 mm (1.30 in)+1 mm |
| Thickness | 28 mm (1.10 in) | 37 mm (1.46 in)+9 mm |
| Weight | 69.1 g with battery | 119 g listed |
| Battery | 16340 | 2x CR123A |
| Max output | 600 lm | 1,000 lm |
| Throw | 140 m | 200 m |
| Type | Weapon light | Weapon light |
| Price | $84.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $79.99 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | fenixlighting.com sourced | batteryjunction.com sourced |
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GL06 vs PL-3S Valkyrie: how they differ
Size and weight
The Fenix GL06 is the shorter light: 61 mm (2.40 in) against 81 mm (3.19 in), a difference of 20 mm (25%). At its widest point the Fenix GL06 is 1 mm slimmer (32 vs 33 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix GL06: 69.1 g with battery; Olight PL-3S Valkyrie: 119 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Olight PL-3S Valkyrie is rated brighter: 1,000 lm maximum vs 600 lm for the Fenix GL06, 67% more. For beam distance the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie reaches further: 200 m vs 140 m rated throw (43% more).
Battery
The Fenix GL06 runs on a removable 16340 battery; the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie runs on removable 2x CR123A batteries. For scale, a 16340 cell is about 16 × 34 mm and a CR123A about 17 × 34.5 mm (nominal).
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix GL06 was $84.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie $79.99 at batteryjunction.com, so the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie cost $4.96 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
Both are weapon lights in our catalog with a weapon body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Fenix GL06 if you want a shorter light (20 mm shorter). Choose the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie if you want more output (1,000 lm vs 600 lm) and longer throw (200 m vs 140 m). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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GL06 vs PL-3S Valkyrie FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix GL06 or the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie?
The Fenix GL06 is the shorter light: 61 mm (2.40 in) against 81 mm (3.19 in), a difference of 20 mm (25%). At its widest point the Fenix GL06 is 1 mm slimmer (32 vs 33 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix GL06: 69.1 g with battery; Olight PL-3S Valkyrie: 119 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Fenix GL06 or the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie?
The Olight PL-3S Valkyrie is rated brighter: 1,000 lm maximum vs 600 lm for the Fenix GL06, 67% more. For beam distance the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie reaches further: 200 m vs 140 m rated throw (43% more).
Which is cheaper, the Fenix GL06 or the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix GL06 was $84.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie $79.99 at batteryjunction.com, so the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie cost $4.96 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Fenix GL06 and Olight PL-3S Valkyrie use the same battery?
The Fenix GL06 runs on a removable 16340 battery; the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie runs on removable 2x CR123A batteries. For scale, a 16340 cell is about 16 × 34 mm and a CR123A about 17 × 34.5 mm (nominal).
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Sources
- Fenix GL06: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Price $84.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Olight PL-3S Valkyrie: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Price $79.99 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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