Fenix GL30R vs Olight Odin GL size comparison

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The Olight Odin GL is 2.5 mm (0.10 in) longer than the Fenix GL30R, and 7 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 22 g heavier (with battery).

Fenix GL30R · 146.5 mmPhoto: FenixPhoto: FenixOlight Odin GL · 149 mm

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The Olight Odin GL is 2.5 mm (0.10 in) longer than the Fenix GL30R, and 7 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 22 g heavier (with battery).

Dimensions

Fenix GL30R
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Olight Odin GL
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Length146.5 mm (5.77 in)149 mm (5.87 in)+2.5 mm
Head / width36 mm (1.42 in)29 mm (1.14 in)−7 mm
Body36 mm (1.42 in)26.6 mm (1.05 in)−9.4 mm
Weight206 g with battery228 g with battery+22 g
Battery1865021700
Max output800 lm1,500 lm
Throw630 m215 m
TypeWeapon lightWeapon light
Price$159.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026$209.95 at olight.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
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GL30R vs Odin GL: how they differ

Size and weight

The Fenix GL30R is the shorter light: 146.5 mm (5.77 in) against 149 mm (5.87 in), a difference of 2.5 mm (2%). At its widest point the Olight Odin GL is 7 mm slimmer (29 vs 36 mm). The Fenix GL30R is 22 g lighter (206 g vs 228 g, with battery).

Brightness and throw

The Olight Odin GL is rated brighter: 1,500 lm maximum vs 800 lm for the Fenix GL30R, 88% more. For beam distance the Fenix GL30R reaches further: 630 m vs 215 m rated throw (193% more).

Battery

The Fenix GL30R runs on a removable 18650 battery; the Olight Odin GL runs on a removable 21700 battery. For scale, a 18650 cell is about 18 × 65 mm and a 21700 about 21 × 70 mm (nominal).

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix GL30R was $159.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Olight Odin GL $209.95 at olight.com, so the Fenix GL30R cost $50.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Type

Both are weapon lights in our catalog with a tube body.

Which should you buy?

Choose the Fenix GL30R if you want less weight (22 g lighter) and longer throw (630 m vs 215 m). Choose the Olight Odin GL if you want a slimmer profile (7 mm narrower) and more output (1,500 lm vs 800 lm). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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GL30R vs Odin GL FAQ

Which is smaller, the Fenix GL30R or the Olight Odin GL?

The Fenix GL30R is the shorter light: 146.5 mm (5.77 in) against 149 mm (5.87 in), a difference of 2.5 mm (2%). At its widest point the Olight Odin GL is 7 mm slimmer (29 vs 36 mm). The Fenix GL30R is 22 g lighter (206 g vs 228 g, with battery).

Which is brighter, the Fenix GL30R or the Olight Odin GL?

The Olight Odin GL is rated brighter: 1,500 lm maximum vs 800 lm for the Fenix GL30R, 88% more. For beam distance the Fenix GL30R reaches further: 630 m vs 215 m rated throw (193% more).

Which is cheaper, the Fenix GL30R or the Olight Odin GL?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix GL30R was $159.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Olight Odin GL $209.95 at olight.com, so the Fenix GL30R cost $50.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Do the Fenix GL30R and Olight Odin GL use the same battery?

The Fenix GL30R runs on a removable 18650 battery; the Olight Odin GL runs on a removable 21700 battery. For scale, a 18650 cell is about 18 × 65 mm and a 21700 about 21 × 70 mm (nominal).

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