Olight Odin GL vs Olight Odin IR size comparison
The Olight Odin IR is 11.5 mm (0.45 in) shorter than the Olight Odin GL, with about the same max diameter/width. It is 11 g lighter (with battery).
The Olight Odin IR is 11.5 mm (0.45 in) shorter than the Olight Odin GL, with about the same max diameter/width. It is 11 g lighter (with battery).
Dimensions
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| Length | 149 mm (5.87 in) | 137.5 mm (5.41 in)−11.5 mm |
| Head / width | 29 mm (1.14 in) | 29 mm (1.14 in)same |
| Body | 26.6 mm (1.05 in) | 26.6 mm (1.05 in)same |
| Weight | 228 g with battery | 217 g with battery−11 g |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| Max output | 1,500 lm | 1,000 lm |
| Throw | 215 m | 400 m |
| Type | Weapon light | Weapon light |
| Price | $209.95 at olight.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $169.95 at olight.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | olight.com sourced | olight.com sourced |
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Odin GL vs Odin IR: how they differ
Size and weight
The Olight Odin IR is the shorter light: 137.5 mm (5.41 in) against 149 mm (5.87 in), a difference of 11.5 mm (8%). At their widest points they are about the same (29 vs 29 mm). The Olight Odin IR is 11 g lighter (217 g vs 228 g, with battery).
Brightness and throw
The Olight Odin GL is rated brighter: 1,500 lm maximum vs 1,000 lm for the Olight Odin IR, 50% more. For beam distance the Olight Odin IR reaches further: 400 m vs 215 m rated throw (86% more).
Battery
Both run on a removable 21700 battery, so spare cells work in either light.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Olight Odin GL was $209.95 at olight.com and the Olight Odin IR $169.95 at olight.com, so the Olight Odin IR cost $40.00 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 Olight Odin GL if you want more output (1,500 lm vs 1,000 lm). Choose the Olight Odin IR if you want a shorter light (11.5 mm shorter) and longer throw (400 m vs 215 m). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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Odin GL vs Odin IR FAQ
Which is smaller, the Olight Odin GL or the Olight Odin IR?
The Olight Odin IR is the shorter light: 137.5 mm (5.41 in) against 149 mm (5.87 in), a difference of 11.5 mm (8%). At their widest points they are about the same (29 vs 29 mm). The Olight Odin IR is 11 g lighter (217 g vs 228 g, with battery).
Which is brighter, the Olight Odin GL or the Olight Odin IR?
The Olight Odin GL is rated brighter: 1,500 lm maximum vs 1,000 lm for the Olight Odin IR, 50% more. For beam distance the Olight Odin IR reaches further: 400 m vs 215 m rated throw (86% more).
Which is cheaper, the Olight Odin GL or the Olight Odin IR?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Olight Odin GL was $209.95 at olight.com and the Olight Odin IR $169.95 at olight.com, so the Olight Odin IR cost $40.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Olight Odin GL and Olight Odin IR use the same battery?
Both run on a removable 21700 battery, so spare cells work in either light.
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Sources
- 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.
- Olight Odin IR: specs from Olight product page (manufacturer). Drawing: outline from published specs. Price $169.95 from olight.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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