Olight Odin IR vs Olight Odin S size comparison
The Olight Odin S is 9.5 mm (0.37 in) shorter than the Olight Odin IR, 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 9.5 mm (0.37 in) shorter than the Olight Odin IR, 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 IR Check price ↗ | Olight Odin S Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 137.5 mm (5.41 in) | 128 mm (5.04 in)−9.5 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 | 217 g with battery | 193 g listed |
| Battery | 21700 | 18650 |
| Max output | 1,000 lm | 1,500 lm |
| Throw | 400 m | 250 m |
| Type | Weapon light | Weapon light |
| Price | $169.95 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 IR vs Odin S: how they differ
Size and weight
The Olight Odin S is the shorter light: 128 mm (5.04 in) against 137.5 mm (5.41 in), a difference of 9.5 mm (7%). At their widest points they are about the same (29 vs 29 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Olight Odin IR: 217 g with battery; Olight Odin S: 193 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Olight Odin S 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 250 m rated throw (60% more).
Battery
The Olight Odin IR 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 IR was $169.95 at olight.com and the Olight Odin S $149.99 at batteryjunction.com, so the Olight Odin S cost $19.96 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 IR if you want longer throw (400 m vs 250 m). Choose the Olight Odin S if you want a shorter light (9.5 mm shorter) and more output (1,500 lm vs 1,000 lm). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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Odin IR vs Odin S FAQ
Which is smaller, the Olight Odin IR or the Olight Odin S?
The Olight Odin S is the shorter light: 128 mm (5.04 in) against 137.5 mm (5.41 in), a difference of 9.5 mm (7%). At their widest points they are about the same (29 vs 29 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Olight Odin IR: 217 g with battery; Olight Odin S: 193 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Olight Odin IR or the Olight Odin S?
The Olight Odin S 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 250 m rated throw (60% more).
Which is cheaper, the Olight Odin IR or the Olight Odin S?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Olight Odin IR was $169.95 at olight.com and the Olight Odin S $149.99 at batteryjunction.com, so the Olight Odin S cost $19.96 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Olight Odin IR and Olight Odin S use the same battery?
The Olight Odin IR 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 IR: specs from Olight product page (manufacturer). Price $169.95 from olight.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Olight Odin S: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Price $149.99 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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