Olight Odin vs Olight Odin IR size comparison
The Olight Odin IR is 1 mm (0.04 in) longer than the Olight Odin, with about the same max diameter/width. It is 1 g heavier (with battery).
The Olight Odin IR is 1 mm (0.04 in) longer than the Olight Odin, with about the same max diameter/width. It is 1 g heavier (with battery).
Dimensions
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| Length | 136.5 mm (5.37 in) | 137.5 mm (5.41 in)+1 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 | 216 g with battery | 217 g with battery+1 g |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| Max output | 2,000 lm | 1,000 lm |
| Throw | 300 m | 400 m |
| Type | Weapon light | Weapon light |
| Price | $159.95 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 vs Odin IR: how they differ
Size and weight
The Olight Odin is the shorter light: 136.5 mm (5.37 in) against 137.5 mm (5.41 in), a difference of 1 mm (1%). At their widest points they are about the same (29 vs 29 mm). The Olight Odin is 1 g lighter (216 g vs 217 g, with battery).
Brightness and throw
The Olight Odin is rated brighter: 2,000 lm maximum vs 1,000 lm for the Olight Odin IR, 100% more. For beam distance the Olight Odin IR reaches further: 400 m vs 300 m rated throw (33% 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 was $159.95 at olight.com and the Olight Odin IR $169.95 at olight.com, so the Olight Odin cost $10.00 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 if you want more output (2,000 lm vs 1,000 lm). Choose the Olight Odin IR if you want longer throw (400 m vs 300 m). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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Odin vs Odin IR FAQ
Which is smaller, the Olight Odin or the Olight Odin IR?
The Olight Odin is the shorter light: 136.5 mm (5.37 in) against 137.5 mm (5.41 in), a difference of 1 mm (1%). At their widest points they are about the same (29 vs 29 mm). The Olight Odin is 1 g lighter (216 g vs 217 g, with battery).
Which is brighter, the Olight Odin or the Olight Odin IR?
The Olight Odin is rated brighter: 2,000 lm maximum vs 1,000 lm for the Olight Odin IR, 100% more. For beam distance the Olight Odin IR reaches further: 400 m vs 300 m rated throw (33% more).
Which is cheaper, the Olight Odin or the Olight Odin IR?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Olight Odin was $159.95 at olight.com and the Olight Odin IR $169.95 at olight.com, so the Olight Odin cost $10.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Olight Odin 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: specs from Olight product page (manufacturer). Price $159.95 from olight.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Olight Odin IR: specs from Olight product page (manufacturer). Price $169.95 from olight.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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