Olight Odin GL vs Olight Odin Mini size comparison
The Olight Odin Mini is 33.5 mm (1.32 in) shorter than the Olight Odin GL, with about the same max diameter/width. It is 52 g lighter (with battery).
The Olight Odin Mini is 33.5 mm (1.32 in) shorter than the Olight Odin GL, with about the same max diameter/width. It is 52 g lighter (with battery).
Dimensions
| Olight Odin GL Check price ↗ | Olight Odin Mini Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 149 mm (5.87 in) | 115.5 mm (4.55 in)−33.5 mm |
| Head / width | 29 mm (1.14 in) | 29 mm (1.14 in)same |
| Body | 26.6 mm (1.05 in) | 25.7 mm (1.01 in)−0.9 mm |
| Weight | 228 g with battery | 176 g with battery−52 g |
| Battery | 21700 | 18500 |
| Max output | 1,500 lm | 1,250 lm |
| Throw | 215 m | 240 m |
| Type | Weapon light | Weapon light |
| Price | $209.95 at olight.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $139.95 at olight.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | olight.com sourced | olight.com sourced |
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Odin GL vs Odin Mini: how they differ
Size and weight
The Olight Odin Mini is the shorter light: 115.5 mm (4.55 in) against 149 mm (5.87 in), a difference of 33.5 mm (22%). At their widest points they are about the same (29 vs 29 mm). The Olight Odin Mini is 52 g lighter (176 g vs 228 g, with battery).
Brightness and throw
The Olight Odin GL is rated brighter: 1,500 lm maximum vs 1,250 lm for the Olight Odin Mini, 20% more. For beam distance the Olight Odin Mini reaches further: 240 m vs 215 m rated throw (12% more).
Battery
The Olight Odin GL runs on a removable 21700 battery; the Olight Odin Mini runs on a removable 18500 battery.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Olight Odin GL was $209.95 at olight.com and the Olight Odin Mini $139.95 at olight.com, so the Olight Odin Mini cost $70.00 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 1,250 lm). Choose the Olight Odin Mini if you want a shorter light (33.5 mm shorter), less weight (52 g lighter) and longer throw (240 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 Mini FAQ
Which is smaller, the Olight Odin GL or the Olight Odin Mini?
The Olight Odin Mini is the shorter light: 115.5 mm (4.55 in) against 149 mm (5.87 in), a difference of 33.5 mm (22%). At their widest points they are about the same (29 vs 29 mm). The Olight Odin Mini is 52 g lighter (176 g vs 228 g, with battery).
Which is brighter, the Olight Odin GL or the Olight Odin Mini?
The Olight Odin GL is rated brighter: 1,500 lm maximum vs 1,250 lm for the Olight Odin Mini, 20% more. For beam distance the Olight Odin Mini reaches further: 240 m vs 215 m rated throw (12% more).
Which is cheaper, the Olight Odin GL or the Olight Odin Mini?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Olight Odin GL was $209.95 at olight.com and the Olight Odin Mini $139.95 at olight.com, so the Olight Odin Mini cost $70.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Olight Odin GL and Olight Odin Mini use the same battery?
The Olight Odin GL runs on a removable 21700 battery; the Olight Odin Mini runs on a removable 18500 battery.
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Sources
- Olight Odin GL: specs from Olight product page (manufacturer). Price $209.95 from olight.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Olight Odin Mini: specs from Olight product page (manufacturer). Price $139.95 from olight.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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