Olight Odin vs Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X size comparison
The Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X is 62.5 mm (2.46 in) shorter than the Olight Odin, 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 62.5 mm (2.46 in) shorter than the Olight Odin, 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 Check price ↗ | Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 136.5 mm (5.37 in) | 74 mm (2.91 in)−62.5 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 | 216 g with battery | 89 g listed |
| Battery | 21700 | SL-B9 pack |
| Max output | 2,000 lm | 1,000 lm |
| Throw | 300 m | 297 m |
| Type | Weapon light | Weapon light |
| Price | $159.95 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 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 136.5 mm (5.37 in), a difference of 62.5 mm (46%). At its widest point the Olight Odin is 9 mm slimmer (29 vs 38 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Olight Odin: 216 g with battery; Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X: 89 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Olight Odin is rated brighter: 2,000 lm maximum vs 1,000 lm for the Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X, 100% more. For beam distance the Olight Odin reaches further: 300 m vs 297 m rated throw (1% more).
Battery
The Olight Odin 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 was $159.95 at olight.com and the Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X from $319.55 at batteryjunction.com, so the Olight Odin cost $159.60 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 if you want a slimmer profile (9 mm narrower) and more output (2,000 lm vs 1,000 lm). Choose the Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X if you want a shorter light (62.5 mm shorter). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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Odin vs TLR-8 HL-X FAQ
Which is smaller, the Olight Odin or the Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X?
The Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X is the shorter light: 74 mm (2.91 in) against 136.5 mm (5.37 in), a difference of 62.5 mm (46%). At its widest point the Olight Odin is 9 mm slimmer (29 vs 38 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Olight Odin: 216 g with battery; Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X: 89 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Olight Odin or the Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X?
The Olight Odin is rated brighter: 2,000 lm maximum vs 1,000 lm for the Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X, 100% more. For beam distance the Olight Odin reaches further: 300 m vs 297 m rated throw (1% more).
Which is cheaper, the Olight Odin or the Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Olight Odin was $159.95 at olight.com and the Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X from $319.55 at batteryjunction.com, so the Olight Odin cost $159.60 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Olight Odin and Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X use the same battery?
The Olight Odin 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: specs from Olight product page (manufacturer). Price $159.95 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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