Olight PL-3 Valkyrie vs Olight PL-3S Valkyrie size comparison
The Olight PL-3S Valkyrie is about the same length as the Olight PL-3 Valkyrie, and 3 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs listed), so compare them with care.
The Olight PL-3S Valkyrie is about the same length as the Olight PL-3 Valkyrie, and 3 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs listed), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Olight PL-3 Valkyrie Check price ↗ | Olight PL-3S Valkyrie Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 81 mm (3.19 in) | 81 mm (3.19 in)same |
| Height | 30 mm (1.18 in) | 33 mm (1.30 in)+3 mm |
| Thickness | 37 mm (1.46 in) | 37 mm (1.46 in)same |
| Weight | 119 g listed | 119 g listed |
| Battery | 2x CR123A | 2x CR123A |
| Max output | 1,300 lm | 1,000 lm |
| Throw | 225 m | 200 m |
| Type | Weapon light not on olight.com (US) | Weapon light |
| Price | not verified yet | $79.99 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | batteryjunction.com sourced | batteryjunction.com sourced |
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PL-3 Valkyrie vs PL-3S Valkyrie: how they differ
Size and weight
The Olight PL-3 Valkyrie and Olight PL-3S Valkyrie are the same length to within half a millimetre (81 mm (3.19 in)). At its widest point the Olight PL-3 Valkyrie is 3 mm slimmer (30 vs 33 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Olight PL-3 Valkyrie: 119 g listed; Olight PL-3S Valkyrie: 119 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Olight PL-3 Valkyrie is rated brighter: 1,300 lm maximum vs 1,000 lm for the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie, 30% more. For beam distance the Olight PL-3 Valkyrie reaches further: 225 m vs 200 m rated throw (13% more).
Battery
Both run on removable 2x CR123A batteries, so spare cells work in either light.
Type
Both are weapon lights in our catalog with a weapon body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Olight PL-3 Valkyrie if you want a slimmer profile (3 mm narrower), more output (1,300 lm vs 1,000 lm) and longer throw (225 m vs 200 m). On the specs we track, the Olight PL-3 Valkyrie is ahead or level everywhere; the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie 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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PL-3 Valkyrie vs PL-3S Valkyrie FAQ
Which is smaller, the Olight PL-3 Valkyrie or the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie?
The Olight PL-3 Valkyrie and Olight PL-3S Valkyrie are the same length to within half a millimetre (81 mm (3.19 in)). At its widest point the Olight PL-3 Valkyrie is 3 mm slimmer (30 vs 33 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Olight PL-3 Valkyrie: 119 g listed; Olight PL-3S Valkyrie: 119 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Olight PL-3 Valkyrie or the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie?
The Olight PL-3 Valkyrie is rated brighter: 1,300 lm maximum vs 1,000 lm for the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie, 30% more. For beam distance the Olight PL-3 Valkyrie reaches further: 225 m vs 200 m rated throw (13% more).
Do the Olight PL-3 Valkyrie and Olight PL-3S Valkyrie use the same battery?
Both run on removable 2x CR123A batteries, so spare cells work in either light.
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Sources
- Olight PL-3 Valkyrie: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Drawing: outline from published specs. No verified price yet.
- Olight PL-3S Valkyrie: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Drawing: outline from published specs. Price $79.99 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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