Olight Baldr S vs Olight PL-3S Valkyrie size comparison
The Olight PL-3S Valkyrie is 18 mm (0.71 in) longer than the Olight Baldr S, and 3 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs listed), so compare them with care.
The Olight PL-3S Valkyrie is 18 mm (0.71 in) longer than the Olight Baldr S, and 3 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs listed), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Olight Baldr S Check price ↗ | Olight PL-3S Valkyrie Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 63 mm (2.48 in) | 81 mm (3.19 in)+18 mm |
| Height | 36 mm (1.42 in) | 33 mm (1.30 in)−3 mm |
| Thickness | 32.5 mm (1.28 in) | 37 mm (1.46 in)+4.5 mm |
| Weight | 95 g listed | 119 g listed |
| Battery | Built-in | 2x CR123A |
| Max output | 800 lm | 1,000 lm |
| Throw | 130 m | 200 m |
| Type | Weapon light | Weapon light |
| Price | $129.95 at olight.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $79.99 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | olight.com sourced Listed head 32.5 mm, body 36 mm | batteryjunction.com sourced |
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Baldr S vs PL-3S Valkyrie: how they differ
Size and weight
The Olight Baldr S 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-3S Valkyrie is 3 mm slimmer (33 vs 36 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Olight Baldr S: 95 g listed; Olight PL-3S Valkyrie: 119 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Olight PL-3S Valkyrie is rated brighter: 1,000 lm maximum vs 800 lm for the Olight Baldr S, 25% more. For beam distance the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie reaches further: 200 m vs 130 m rated throw (54% more).
Battery
The Olight Baldr S runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie runs on removable 2x CR123A batteries. Only the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie lets you swap in a charged spare.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Olight Baldr S was $129.95 at olight.com and the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie $79.99 at batteryjunction.com, so the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie cost $49.96 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 Baldr S if you want a shorter light (18 mm shorter) and a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. Choose the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie if you want a slimmer profile (3 mm narrower), more output (1,000 lm vs 800 lm), longer throw (200 m vs 130 m) and a removable cell you can swap. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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Baldr S vs PL-3S Valkyrie FAQ
Which is smaller, the Olight Baldr S or the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie?
The Olight Baldr S 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-3S Valkyrie is 3 mm slimmer (33 vs 36 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Olight Baldr S: 95 g listed; Olight PL-3S Valkyrie: 119 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Olight Baldr S or the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie?
The Olight PL-3S Valkyrie is rated brighter: 1,000 lm maximum vs 800 lm for the Olight Baldr S, 25% more. For beam distance the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie reaches further: 200 m vs 130 m rated throw (54% more).
Which is cheaper, the Olight Baldr S or the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Olight Baldr S was $129.95 at olight.com and the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie $79.99 at batteryjunction.com, so the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie cost $49.96 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Olight Baldr S and Olight PL-3S Valkyrie use the same battery?
The Olight Baldr S runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie runs on removable 2x CR123A batteries. Only the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie lets you swap in a charged spare.
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Sources
- Olight Baldr S: specs from Olight product page (manufacturer). Price $129.95 from olight.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Olight PL-3S Valkyrie: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Price $79.99 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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