Olight PL-3 Valkyrie vs Olight PL-X size comparison
The Olight PL-X is 18 mm (0.71 in) shorter than the Olight PL-3 Valkyrie, and 2 mm wider at its widest point.
The Olight PL-X is 18 mm (0.71 in) shorter than the Olight PL-3 Valkyrie, and 2 mm wider at its widest point.
Dimensions
| Olight PL-3 Valkyrie Check price ↗ | Olight PL-X Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 81 mm (3.19 in) | 63 mm (2.48 in)−18 mm |
| Height | 30 mm (1.18 in) | 32 mm (1.26 in)+2 mm |
| Thickness | 37 mm (1.46 in) | 30 mm (1.18 in)−7 mm |
| Weight | 119 g listed | — |
| Battery | 2x CR123A | Built-in |
| Max output | 1,300 lm | 1,200 lm |
| Throw | 225 m | 300 m |
| Type | Weapon light not on olight.com (US) | Weapon light |
| Price | not verified yet | $149.99 at olight.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | batteryjunction.com sourced | batteryjunction.com sourced |
We may earn a commission from these links, at no cost to you. Rankings are never paid for. Disclosure
PL-3 Valkyrie vs PL-X: how they differ
Size and weight
The Olight PL-X is the shorter light: 63 mm (2.48 in) against 81 mm (3.19 in), a difference of 18 mm (22%). At its widest point the Olight PL-3 Valkyrie is 2 mm slimmer (30 vs 32 mm).
Brightness and throw
The Olight PL-3 Valkyrie is rated brighter: 1,300 lm maximum vs 1,200 lm for the Olight PL-X, 8% more. For beam distance the Olight PL-X reaches further: 300 m vs 225 m rated throw (33% more).
Battery
The Olight PL-3 Valkyrie runs on removable 2x CR123A batteries; the Olight PL-X runs on a built-in rechargeable battery. Only the Olight PL-3 Valkyrie lets you swap in a charged spare.
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 (2 mm narrower) and a removable cell you can swap. Choose the Olight PL-X if you want a shorter light (18 mm shorter), longer throw (300 m vs 225 m) and a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
Check price ↗ Olight PL-3 Valkyrie Check price ↗ Olight PL-X
We may earn a commission from these links, at no cost to you. Rankings are never paid for. Disclosure
PL-3 Valkyrie vs PL-X FAQ
Which is smaller, the Olight PL-3 Valkyrie or the Olight PL-X?
The Olight PL-X is the shorter light: 63 mm (2.48 in) against 81 mm (3.19 in), a difference of 18 mm (22%). At its widest point the Olight PL-3 Valkyrie is 2 mm slimmer (30 vs 32 mm).
Which is brighter, the Olight PL-3 Valkyrie or the Olight PL-X?
The Olight PL-3 Valkyrie is rated brighter: 1,300 lm maximum vs 1,200 lm for the Olight PL-X, 8% more. For beam distance the Olight PL-X reaches further: 300 m vs 225 m rated throw (33% more).
Do the Olight PL-3 Valkyrie and Olight PL-X use the same battery?
The Olight PL-3 Valkyrie runs on removable 2x CR123A batteries; the Olight PL-X runs on a built-in rechargeable battery. Only the Olight PL-3 Valkyrie lets you swap in a charged spare.
Compare Olight PL-3 Valkyrie with similar lights
Compare Olight PL-X with similar lights
More
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-X: specs from Olight product page (manufacturer); manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Drawing: shape measured from manufacturer photo (batteryjunction.com), scaled to the published length and diameter. Price $149.99 from olight.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
Found an error? Email [email protected] and we will fix it.