Olight PL-Mini 2 vs Olight PL-X size comparison
The Olight PL-X is 10.5 mm (0.41 in) longer than the Olight PL-Mini 2, and 0.5 mm narrower at its widest point.
Olight PL-X: Photo: Olight · Image policy
The Olight PL-X is 10.5 mm (0.41 in) longer than the Olight PL-Mini 2, and 0.5 mm narrower at its widest point.
Dimensions
| Olight PL-Mini 2 Check price ↗ | Olight PL-X Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 52.5 mm (2.07 in) | 63 mm (2.48 in)+10.5 mm |
| Height | 32.5 mm (1.28 in) | 32 mm (1.26 in)−0.5 mm |
| Thickness | 32 mm (1.26 in) | 30 mm (1.18 in)−2 mm |
| Weight | 73 g listed | — |
| Battery | Built-in | Built-in |
| Max output | 600 lm | 1,200 lm |
| Throw | 100 m | 300 m |
| Type | Weapon light | Weapon light |
| Price | $79.99 at olight.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $149.99 at olight.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | olight.com sourced | batteryjunction.com sourced |
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PL-Mini 2 vs PL-X: how they differ
Size and weight
The Olight PL-Mini 2 is the shorter light: 52.5 mm (2.07 in) against 63 mm (2.48 in), a difference of 10.5 mm (17%). At its widest point the Olight PL-X is 0.5 mm slimmer (32 vs 32.5 mm).
Brightness and throw
The Olight PL-X is rated brighter: 1,200 lm maximum vs 600 lm for the Olight PL-Mini 2, 100% more. For beam distance the Olight PL-X reaches further: 300 m vs 100 m rated throw (200% more).
Battery
Both run on a built-in rechargeable battery, so neither needs a separate battery.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Olight PL-Mini 2 was $79.99 at olight.com and the Olight PL-X $149.99 at olight.com, so the Olight PL-Mini 2 cost $70.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
Both are weapon lights in our catalog with a weapon body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Olight PL-Mini 2 if you want a shorter light (10.5 mm shorter). Choose the Olight PL-X if you want more output (1,200 lm vs 600 lm) and longer throw (300 m vs 100 m). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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PL-Mini 2 vs PL-X FAQ
Which is smaller, the Olight PL-Mini 2 or the Olight PL-X?
The Olight PL-Mini 2 is the shorter light: 52.5 mm (2.07 in) against 63 mm (2.48 in), a difference of 10.5 mm (17%). At its widest point the Olight PL-X is 0.5 mm slimmer (32 vs 32.5 mm).
Which is brighter, the Olight PL-Mini 2 or the Olight PL-X?
The Olight PL-X is rated brighter: 1,200 lm maximum vs 600 lm for the Olight PL-Mini 2, 100% more. For beam distance the Olight PL-X reaches further: 300 m vs 100 m rated throw (200% more).
Which is cheaper, the Olight PL-Mini 2 or the Olight PL-X?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Olight PL-Mini 2 was $79.99 at olight.com and the Olight PL-X $149.99 at olight.com, so the Olight PL-Mini 2 cost $70.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Olight PL-Mini 2 and Olight PL-X use the same battery?
Both run on a built-in rechargeable battery, so neither needs a separate battery.
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Sources
- Olight PL-Mini 2: specs from Olight product page (manufacturer). Drawing: outline from published specs. Price $79.99 from olight.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Olight PL-X: specs from Olight product page (manufacturer); manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Photo from manufacturer: the maker's own product photo with the background removed, scaled to the published length and diameter (Photo: Olight; image policy). Price $149.99 from olight.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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