Olight Odin IR vs Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X size comparison
The Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X is 63.5 mm (2.50 in) shorter than the Olight Odin IR, and 9 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs with battery), so compare them with care.
The Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X is 63.5 mm (2.50 in) shorter than the Olight Odin IR, and 9 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs with battery), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Olight Odin IR Check price ↗ | Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 137.5 mm (5.41 in) | 74 mm (2.91 in)−63.5 mm |
| Head / width | 29 mm (1.14 in) | 38 mm (1.50 in)+9 mm |
| Body | 26.6 mm (1.05 in) | — |
| Thickness | — | 30 mm (1.18 in) |
| Weight | 217 g with battery | 89 g listed |
| Battery | 21700 | SL-B9 pack |
| Max output | 1,000 lm | 1,000 lm |
| Throw | 400 m | 297 m |
| Type | Weapon light | Weapon light |
| Price | $169.95 at olight.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | from $319.55 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | olight.com sourced | batteryjunction.com sourced |
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Odin IR vs TLR-8 HL-X: how they differ
Size and weight
The Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X is the shorter light: 74 mm (2.91 in) against 137.5 mm (5.41 in), a difference of 63.5 mm (46%). At its widest point the Olight Odin IR is 9 mm slimmer (29 vs 38 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Olight Odin IR: 217 g with battery; Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X: 89 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
Both are rated at 1,000 lm maximum output. For beam distance the Olight Odin IR reaches further: 400 m vs 297 m rated throw (35% more).
Battery
The Olight Odin IR runs on a removable 21700 battery; the Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X runs on its own battery (SL-B9 pack).
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Olight Odin IR was $169.95 at olight.com and the Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X from $319.55 at batteryjunction.com, so the Olight Odin IR cost $149.60 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
Both are weapon lights in our catalog.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Olight Odin IR if you want a slimmer profile (9 mm narrower) and longer throw (400 m vs 297 m). Choose the Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X if you want a shorter light (63.5 mm shorter). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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Odin IR vs TLR-8 HL-X FAQ
Which is smaller, the Olight Odin IR or the Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X?
The Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X is the shorter light: 74 mm (2.91 in) against 137.5 mm (5.41 in), a difference of 63.5 mm (46%). At its widest point the Olight Odin IR is 9 mm slimmer (29 vs 38 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Olight Odin IR: 217 g with battery; Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X: 89 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Olight Odin IR or the Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X?
Both are rated at 1,000 lm maximum output. For beam distance the Olight Odin IR reaches further: 400 m vs 297 m rated throw (35% more).
Which is cheaper, the Olight Odin IR or the Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Olight Odin IR was $169.95 at olight.com and the Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X from $319.55 at batteryjunction.com, so the Olight Odin IR cost $149.60 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Olight Odin IR and Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X use the same battery?
The Olight Odin IR runs on a removable 21700 battery; the Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X runs on its own battery (SL-B9 pack).
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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.
- Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Price from $319.55 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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