Fenix GL30R vs Olight PL-X size comparison
The Olight PL-X is 83.5 mm (3.29 in) shorter than the Fenix GL30R, and 4 mm narrower at its widest point.
The Olight PL-X is 83.5 mm (3.29 in) shorter than the Fenix GL30R, and 4 mm narrower at its widest point.
Dimensions
| Fenix GL30R Check price ↗ | Olight PL-X Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 146.5 mm (5.77 in) | 63 mm (2.48 in)−83.5 mm |
| Head / width | 36 mm (1.42 in) | 32 mm (1.26 in)−4 mm |
| Body | 36 mm (1.42 in) | — |
| Thickness | — | 30 mm (1.18 in) |
| Weight | 206 g with battery | — |
| Battery | 18650 | Built-in |
| Max output | 800 lm | 1,200 lm |
| Throw | 630 m | 300 m |
| Type | Weapon light | Weapon light |
| Price | $159.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $149.99 at olight.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | fenixlighting.com sourced Single diameter listed | batteryjunction.com sourced |
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GL30R vs PL-X: how they differ
Size and weight
The Olight PL-X is the shorter light: 63 mm (2.48 in) against 146.5 mm (5.77 in), a difference of 83.5 mm (57%). At its widest point the Olight PL-X is 4 mm slimmer (32 vs 36 mm).
Brightness and throw
The Olight PL-X is rated brighter: 1,200 lm maximum vs 800 lm for the Fenix GL30R, 50% more. For beam distance the Fenix GL30R reaches further: 630 m vs 300 m rated throw (110% more).
Battery
The Fenix GL30R runs on a removable 18650 battery; the Olight PL-X runs on a built-in rechargeable battery. Only the Fenix GL30R lets you swap in a charged spare.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix GL30R was $159.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Olight PL-X $149.99 at olight.com, so the Olight PL-X cost $9.96 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
Both are weapon lights in our catalog.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Fenix GL30R if you want longer throw (630 m vs 300 m) and a removable cell you can swap. Choose the Olight PL-X if you want a shorter light (83.5 mm shorter), a slimmer profile (4 mm narrower), more output (1,200 lm vs 800 lm) and a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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GL30R vs PL-X FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix GL30R or the Olight PL-X?
The Olight PL-X is the shorter light: 63 mm (2.48 in) against 146.5 mm (5.77 in), a difference of 83.5 mm (57%). At its widest point the Olight PL-X is 4 mm slimmer (32 vs 36 mm).
Which is brighter, the Fenix GL30R or the Olight PL-X?
The Olight PL-X is rated brighter: 1,200 lm maximum vs 800 lm for the Fenix GL30R, 50% more. For beam distance the Fenix GL30R reaches further: 630 m vs 300 m rated throw (110% more).
Which is cheaper, the Fenix GL30R or the Olight PL-X?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix GL30R was $159.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Olight PL-X $149.99 at olight.com, so the Olight PL-X cost $9.96 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Fenix GL30R and Olight PL-X use the same battery?
The Fenix GL30R runs on a removable 18650 battery; the Olight PL-X runs on a built-in rechargeable battery. Only the Fenix GL30R lets you swap in a charged spare.
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Sources
- Fenix GL30R: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Drawing: shape measured from manufacturer photo (batteryjunction.com), scaled to the published length and diameter. Price $159.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Olight PL-X: specs from Olight product page (manufacturer); manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Drawing: shape measured from manufacturer photo (batteryjunction.com), scaled to the published length and diameter. Price $149.99 from olight.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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