Olight PL-3 Valkyrie vs Streamlight TLR-1 HL-X size comparison
The Streamlight TLR-1 HL-X is 7 mm (0.28 in) longer than the Olight PL-3 Valkyrie, and 7 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs listed), so compare them with care.
The Streamlight TLR-1 HL-X is 7 mm (0.28 in) longer than the Olight PL-3 Valkyrie, and 7 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 ↗ | Streamlight TLR-1 HL-X Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 81 mm (3.19 in) | 88 mm (3.46 in)+7 mm |
| Height | 30 mm (1.18 in) | 37 mm (1.46 in)+7 mm |
| Thickness | 37 mm (1.46 in) | 37 mm (1.46 in)same |
| Weight | 119 g listed | 140 g listed |
| Battery | 2x CR123A | 2x CR123A |
| Max output | 1,300 lm | 1,000 lm |
| Throw | 225 m | 245 m |
| Type | Weapon light not on olight.com (US) | Weapon light |
| Price | not verified yet | $235.85 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | batteryjunction.com sourced | batteryjunction.com sourced |
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PL-3 Valkyrie vs TLR-1 HL-X: how they differ
Size and weight
The Olight PL-3 Valkyrie is the shorter light: 81 mm (3.19 in) against 88 mm (3.46 in), a difference of 7 mm (8%). At its widest point the Olight PL-3 Valkyrie is 7 mm slimmer (30 vs 37 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Olight PL-3 Valkyrie: 119 g listed; Streamlight TLR-1 HL-X: 140 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 Streamlight TLR-1 HL-X, 30% more. For beam distance the Streamlight TLR-1 HL-X reaches further: 245 m vs 225 m rated throw (9% 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 shorter light (7 mm shorter), a slimmer profile (7 mm narrower) and more output (1,300 lm vs 1,000 lm). On the specs we track, the Olight PL-3 Valkyrie is ahead or level everywhere; the Streamlight TLR-1 HL-X 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 TLR-1 HL-X FAQ
Which is smaller, the Olight PL-3 Valkyrie or the Streamlight TLR-1 HL-X?
The Olight PL-3 Valkyrie is the shorter light: 81 mm (3.19 in) against 88 mm (3.46 in), a difference of 7 mm (8%). At its widest point the Olight PL-3 Valkyrie is 7 mm slimmer (30 vs 37 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Olight PL-3 Valkyrie: 119 g listed; Streamlight TLR-1 HL-X: 140 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Olight PL-3 Valkyrie or the Streamlight TLR-1 HL-X?
The Olight PL-3 Valkyrie is rated brighter: 1,300 lm maximum vs 1,000 lm for the Streamlight TLR-1 HL-X, 30% more. For beam distance the Streamlight TLR-1 HL-X reaches further: 245 m vs 225 m rated throw (9% more).
Do the Olight PL-3 Valkyrie and Streamlight TLR-1 HL-X 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. No verified price yet.
- Streamlight TLR-1 HL-X: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Price $235.85 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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