Fenix GL30R vs Olight Odin IR size comparison
The Olight Odin IR is 9 mm (0.35 in) shorter than the Fenix GL30R, and 7 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 11 g heavier (with battery).
The Olight Odin IR is 9 mm (0.35 in) shorter than the Fenix GL30R, and 7 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 11 g heavier (with battery).
Dimensions
| Fenix GL30R Check price ↗ | Olight Odin IR Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 146.5 mm (5.77 in) | 137.5 mm (5.41 in)−9 mm |
| Head / width | 36 mm (1.42 in) | 29 mm (1.14 in)−7 mm |
| Body | 36 mm (1.42 in) | 26.6 mm (1.05 in)−9.4 mm |
| Weight | 206 g with battery | 217 g with battery+11 g |
| Battery | 18650 | 21700 |
| Max output | 800 lm | 1,000 lm |
| Throw | 630 m | 400 m |
| Type | Weapon light | Weapon light |
| Price | $159.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $169.95 at olight.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | fenixlighting.com sourced Single diameter listed | olight.com sourced |
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GL30R vs Odin IR: how they differ
Size and weight
The Olight Odin IR is the shorter light: 137.5 mm (5.41 in) against 146.5 mm (5.77 in), a difference of 9 mm (6%). At its widest point the Olight Odin IR is 7 mm slimmer (29 vs 36 mm). The Fenix GL30R is 11 g lighter (206 g vs 217 g, with battery).
Brightness and throw
The Olight Odin IR is rated brighter: 1,000 lm maximum vs 800 lm for the Fenix GL30R, 25% more. For beam distance the Fenix GL30R reaches further: 630 m vs 400 m rated throw (57% more).
Battery
The Fenix GL30R runs on a removable 18650 battery; the Olight Odin IR 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 IR $169.95 at olight.com, so the Fenix GL30R cost $10.00 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 (11 g lighter) and longer throw (630 m vs 400 m). Choose the Olight Odin IR if you want a shorter light (9 mm shorter), a slimmer profile (7 mm narrower) and more output (1,000 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 IR FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix GL30R or the Olight Odin IR?
The Olight Odin IR is the shorter light: 137.5 mm (5.41 in) against 146.5 mm (5.77 in), a difference of 9 mm (6%). At its widest point the Olight Odin IR is 7 mm slimmer (29 vs 36 mm). The Fenix GL30R is 11 g lighter (206 g vs 217 g, with battery).
Which is brighter, the Fenix GL30R or the Olight Odin IR?
The Olight Odin IR is rated brighter: 1,000 lm maximum vs 800 lm for the Fenix GL30R, 25% more. For beam distance the Fenix GL30R reaches further: 630 m vs 400 m rated throw (57% more).
Which is cheaper, the Fenix GL30R or the Olight Odin IR?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix GL30R was $159.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Olight Odin IR $169.95 at olight.com, so the Fenix GL30R cost $10.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Fenix GL30R and Olight Odin IR use the same battery?
The Fenix GL30R runs on a removable 18650 battery; the Olight Odin IR 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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Sources
- Fenix GL30R: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Price $159.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Olight Odin IR: specs from Olight product page (manufacturer). Price $169.95 from olight.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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