Olight Odin GL vs Olight Odin S size comparison
The Olight Odin S is 21 mm (0.83 in) shorter than the Olight Odin GL, with about the same max diameter/width. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs with battery), so compare them with care.
The Olight Odin S is 21 mm (0.83 in) shorter than the Olight Odin GL, with about the same max diameter/width. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs with battery), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Olight Odin GL Check price ↗ | Olight Odin S Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 149 mm (5.87 in) | 128 mm (5.04 in)−21 mm |
| Head / width | 29 mm (1.14 in) | 29 mm (1.14 in)same |
| Body | 26.6 mm (1.05 in) | 29 mm (1.14 in)+2.4 mm |
| Weight | 228 g with battery | 193 g listed |
| Battery | 21700 | 18650 |
| Max output | 1,500 lm | 1,500 lm |
| Throw | 215 m | 250 m |
| Type | Weapon light | Weapon light |
| Price | $209.95 at olight.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $149.99 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | olight.com sourced | batteryjunction.com sourced |
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Odin GL vs Odin S: how they differ
Size and weight
The Olight Odin S is the shorter light: 128 mm (5.04 in) against 149 mm (5.87 in), a difference of 21 mm (14%). At their widest points they are about the same (29 vs 29 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Olight Odin GL: 228 g with battery; Olight Odin S: 193 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
Both are rated at 1,500 lm maximum output. For beam distance the Olight Odin S reaches further: 250 m vs 215 m rated throw (16% more).
Battery
The Olight Odin GL runs on a removable 21700 battery; the Olight Odin S runs on a removable 18650 battery. For scale, a 21700 cell is about 21 × 70 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Olight Odin GL was $209.95 at olight.com and the Olight Odin S $149.99 at batteryjunction.com, so the Olight Odin S cost $59.96 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 S if you want a shorter light (21 mm shorter) and longer throw (250 m vs 215 m). On the specs we track, the Olight Odin S is ahead or level everywhere; the Olight Odin GL makes sense mainly if its price, interface or a feature we don't track suits you better. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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Odin GL vs Odin S FAQ
Which is smaller, the Olight Odin GL or the Olight Odin S?
The Olight Odin S is the shorter light: 128 mm (5.04 in) against 149 mm (5.87 in), a difference of 21 mm (14%). At their widest points they are about the same (29 vs 29 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Olight Odin GL: 228 g with battery; Olight Odin S: 193 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Olight Odin GL or the Olight Odin S?
Both are rated at 1,500 lm maximum output. For beam distance the Olight Odin S reaches further: 250 m vs 215 m rated throw (16% more).
Which is cheaper, the Olight Odin GL or the Olight Odin S?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Olight Odin GL was $209.95 at olight.com and the Olight Odin S $149.99 at batteryjunction.com, so the Olight Odin S cost $59.96 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Olight Odin GL and Olight Odin S use the same battery?
The Olight Odin GL runs on a removable 21700 battery; the Olight Odin S runs on a removable 18650 battery. For scale, a 21700 cell is about 21 × 70 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).
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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 S: specs from 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 batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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