Olight Baldr Pro R vs Olight PL-3S Valkyrie size comparison
The Olight PL-3S Valkyrie is 14 mm (0.55 in) shorter than the Olight Baldr Pro R, and 1.1 mm narrower 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 14 mm (0.55 in) shorter than the Olight Baldr Pro R, and 1.1 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs with battery), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Olight Baldr Pro R Check price ↗ | Olight PL-3S Valkyrie Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 95 mm (3.74 in) | 81 mm (3.19 in)−14 mm |
| Height | 34.1 mm (1.34 in) | 33 mm (1.30 in)−1.1 mm |
| Thickness | 36.6 mm (1.44 in) | 37 mm (1.46 in)+0.4 mm |
| Weight | 126 g with battery | 119 g listed |
| Battery | Built-in | 2x CR123A |
| Max output | 1,350 lm | 1,000 lm |
| Throw | 200 m | 200 m |
| Type | Weapon light | Weapon light |
| Price | $169.95 at olight.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $79.99 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | olight.com sourced | batteryjunction.com sourced |
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Baldr Pro R vs PL-3S Valkyrie: how they differ
Size and weight
The Olight PL-3S Valkyrie is the shorter light: 81 mm (3.19 in) against 95 mm (3.74 in), a difference of 14 mm (15%). At its widest point the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie is 1.1 mm slimmer (33 vs 34.1 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Olight Baldr Pro R: 126 g with battery; Olight PL-3S Valkyrie: 119 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Olight Baldr Pro R is rated brighter: 1,350 lm maximum vs 1,000 lm for the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie, 35% more. Rated throw is the same, 200 m.
Battery
The Olight Baldr Pro R runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie runs on removable 2x CR123A batteries. Only the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie lets you swap in a charged spare.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Olight Baldr Pro R was $169.95 at olight.com and the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie $79.99 at batteryjunction.com, so the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie cost $89.96 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 Olight Baldr Pro R if you want more output (1,350 lm vs 1,000 lm) and a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. Choose the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie if you want a shorter light (14 mm shorter) and a removable cell you can swap. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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Baldr Pro R vs PL-3S Valkyrie FAQ
Which is smaller, the Olight Baldr Pro R or the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie?
The Olight PL-3S Valkyrie is the shorter light: 81 mm (3.19 in) against 95 mm (3.74 in), a difference of 14 mm (15%). At its widest point the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie is 1.1 mm slimmer (33 vs 34.1 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Olight Baldr Pro R: 126 g with battery; Olight PL-3S Valkyrie: 119 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Olight Baldr Pro R or the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie?
The Olight Baldr Pro R is rated brighter: 1,350 lm maximum vs 1,000 lm for the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie, 35% more. Rated throw is the same, 200 m.
Which is cheaper, the Olight Baldr Pro R or the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Olight Baldr Pro R was $169.95 at olight.com and the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie $79.99 at batteryjunction.com, so the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie cost $89.96 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Olight Baldr Pro R and Olight PL-3S Valkyrie use the same battery?
The Olight Baldr Pro R runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie runs on removable 2x CR123A batteries. Only the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie lets you swap in a charged spare.
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Sources
- Olight Baldr Pro R: specs from Olight product page (manufacturer). Price $169.95 from olight.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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