Olight Odin IR vs Olight PL-X size comparison
The Olight PL-X is 74.5 mm (2.93 in) shorter than the Olight Odin IR, and 3 mm wider at its widest point.
Olight PL-X: Photo: Olight · Image policy
The Olight PL-X is 74.5 mm (2.93 in) shorter than the Olight Odin IR, and 3 mm wider at its widest point.
Dimensions
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| Length | 137.5 mm (5.41 in) | 63 mm (2.48 in)−74.5 mm |
| Head / width | 29 mm (1.14 in) | 32 mm (1.26 in)+3 mm |
| Body | 26.6 mm (1.05 in) | — |
| Thickness | — | 30 mm (1.18 in) |
| Weight | 217 g with battery | — |
| Battery | 21700 | Built-in |
| Max output | 1,000 lm | 1,200 lm |
| Throw | 400 m | 300 m |
| Type | Weapon light | Weapon light |
| Price | $169.95 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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Odin IR vs PL-X: how they differ
Size and weight
The Olight PL-X is the shorter light: 63 mm (2.48 in) against 137.5 mm (5.41 in), a difference of 74.5 mm (54%). At its widest point the Olight Odin IR is 3 mm slimmer (29 vs 32 mm).
Brightness and throw
The Olight PL-X is rated brighter: 1,200 lm maximum vs 1,000 lm for the Olight Odin IR, 20% more. For beam distance the Olight Odin IR reaches further: 400 m vs 300 m rated throw (33% more).
Battery
The Olight Odin IR runs on a removable 21700 battery; the Olight PL-X runs on a built-in rechargeable battery. Only the Olight Odin IR lets you swap in a charged spare.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Olight Odin IR was $169.95 at olight.com and the Olight PL-X $149.99 at olight.com, so the Olight PL-X cost $19.96 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
Both are weapon lights in our catalog.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Olight Odin IR if you want a slimmer profile (3 mm narrower), longer throw (400 m vs 300 m) and a removable cell you can swap. Choose the Olight PL-X if you want a shorter light (74.5 mm shorter), more output (1,200 lm vs 1,000 lm) and a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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Odin IR vs PL-X FAQ
Which is smaller, the Olight Odin IR or the Olight PL-X?
The Olight PL-X is the shorter light: 63 mm (2.48 in) against 137.5 mm (5.41 in), a difference of 74.5 mm (54%). At its widest point the Olight Odin IR is 3 mm slimmer (29 vs 32 mm).
Which is brighter, the Olight Odin IR or the Olight PL-X?
The Olight PL-X is rated brighter: 1,200 lm maximum vs 1,000 lm for the Olight Odin IR, 20% more. For beam distance the Olight Odin IR reaches further: 400 m vs 300 m rated throw (33% more).
Which is cheaper, the Olight Odin IR or the Olight PL-X?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Olight Odin IR was $169.95 at olight.com and the Olight PL-X $149.99 at olight.com, so the Olight PL-X cost $19.96 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Olight Odin IR and Olight PL-X use the same battery?
The Olight Odin IR runs on a removable 21700 battery; the Olight PL-X runs on a built-in rechargeable battery. Only the Olight Odin IR lets you swap in a charged spare.
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Sources
- Olight Odin IR: specs from Olight product page (manufacturer). Drawing: outline from published specs. Price $169.95 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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