Fenix GL30R vs Olight Odin GL size comparison
The Olight Odin GL is 2.5 mm (0.10 in) longer than the Fenix GL30R, and 7 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 22 g heavier (with battery).
Fenix GL30R: Photo: Fenix · Image policy
The Olight Odin GL is 2.5 mm (0.10 in) longer than the Fenix GL30R, and 7 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 22 g heavier (with battery).
Dimensions
| Fenix GL30R Check price ↗ | Olight Odin GL Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 146.5 mm (5.77 in) | 149 mm (5.87 in)+2.5 mm |
| Head / width | 36 mm (1.42 in) | 29 mm (1.14 in)−7 mm |
| Body | 36 mm (1.42 in) | 26.6 mm (1.05 in)−9.4 mm |
| Weight | 206 g with battery | 228 g with battery+22 g |
| Battery | 18650 | 21700 |
| Max output | 800 lm | 1,500 lm |
| Throw | 630 m | 215 m |
| Type | Weapon light | Weapon light |
| Price | $159.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $209.95 at olight.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | fenixlighting.com sourced Single diameter listed | olight.com sourced |
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GL30R vs Odin GL: how they differ
Size and weight
The Fenix GL30R is the shorter light: 146.5 mm (5.77 in) against 149 mm (5.87 in), a difference of 2.5 mm (2%). At its widest point the Olight Odin GL is 7 mm slimmer (29 vs 36 mm). The Fenix GL30R is 22 g lighter (206 g vs 228 g, with battery).
Brightness and throw
The Olight Odin GL is rated brighter: 1,500 lm maximum vs 800 lm for the Fenix GL30R, 88% more. For beam distance the Fenix GL30R reaches further: 630 m vs 215 m rated throw (193% more).
Battery
The Fenix GL30R runs on a removable 18650 battery; the Olight Odin GL runs on a removable 21700 battery. For scale, a 18650 cell is about 18 × 65 mm and a 21700 about 21 × 70 mm (nominal).
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix GL30R was $159.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Olight Odin GL $209.95 at olight.com, so the Fenix GL30R cost $50.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
Both are weapon lights in our catalog with a tube body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Fenix GL30R if you want less weight (22 g lighter) and longer throw (630 m vs 215 m). Choose the Olight Odin GL if you want a slimmer profile (7 mm narrower) and more output (1,500 lm vs 800 lm). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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GL30R vs Odin GL FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix GL30R or the Olight Odin GL?
The Fenix GL30R is the shorter light: 146.5 mm (5.77 in) against 149 mm (5.87 in), a difference of 2.5 mm (2%). At its widest point the Olight Odin GL is 7 mm slimmer (29 vs 36 mm). The Fenix GL30R is 22 g lighter (206 g vs 228 g, with battery).
Which is brighter, the Fenix GL30R or the Olight Odin GL?
The Olight Odin GL is rated brighter: 1,500 lm maximum vs 800 lm for the Fenix GL30R, 88% more. For beam distance the Fenix GL30R reaches further: 630 m vs 215 m rated throw (193% more).
Which is cheaper, the Fenix GL30R or the Olight Odin GL?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix GL30R was $159.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Olight Odin GL $209.95 at olight.com, so the Fenix GL30R cost $50.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Fenix GL30R and Olight Odin GL use the same battery?
The Fenix GL30R runs on a removable 18650 battery; the Olight Odin GL runs on a removable 21700 battery. For scale, a 18650 cell is about 18 × 65 mm and a 21700 about 21 × 70 mm (nominal).
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Sources
- Fenix GL30R: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Photo from manufacturer: the maker's own product photo with the background removed, scaled to the published length and diameter (Photo: Fenix; image policy). Price $159.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Olight Odin GL: specs from Olight product page (manufacturer). Drawing: shape measured from manufacturer photo (batteryjunction.com), scaled to the published length and diameter. Price $209.95 from olight.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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