Olight Odin IR vs SureFire X300U-A size comparison
The SureFire X300U-A is 42 mm (1.65 in) shorter than the Olight Odin IR, with about the same max diameter/width. It is 104 g lighter (with battery).
The SureFire X300U-A is 42 mm (1.65 in) shorter than the Olight Odin IR, with about the same max diameter/width. It is 104 g lighter (with battery).
Dimensions
| Olight Odin IR Check price ↗ | SureFire X300U-A Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 137.5 mm (5.41 in) | 95.5 mm (3.76 in)−42 mm |
| Head / width | 29 mm (1.14 in) | 28.6 mm (1.13 in)−0.4 mm |
| Body | 26.6 mm (1.05 in) | — |
| Thickness | — | 28.6 mm (1.13 in) |
| Weight | 217 g with battery | 113 g with batteries−104 g |
| Battery | 21700 | 2x CR123A |
| Max output | 1,000 lm | 1,000 lm |
| Throw | 400 m | 213 m |
| Type | Weapon light | Weapon light |
| Price | $169.95 at olight.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $379.00 at surefire.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | olight.com sourced | surefire.com sourced SureFire publishes length and bezel diameter only (drawn at bezel height); throw computed from 11,300 cd peak intensity |
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Odin IR vs X300U-A: how they differ
Size and weight
The SureFire X300U-A is the shorter light: 95.5 mm (3.76 in) against 137.5 mm (5.41 in), a difference of 42 mm (31%). At their widest points they are about the same (29 vs 28.6 mm). The SureFire X300U-A is 104 g lighter (113 g vs 217 g, with battery).
Brightness and throw
Both are rated at 1,000 lm maximum output. For beam distance the Olight Odin IR reaches further: 400 m vs 213 m rated throw (88% more).
Battery
The Olight Odin IR runs on a removable 21700 battery; the SureFire X300U-A runs on removable 2x CR123A batteries. For scale, a 21700 cell is about 21 × 70 mm and a CR123A about 17 × 34.5 mm (nominal).
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Olight Odin IR was $169.95 at olight.com and the SureFire X300U-A $379.00 at surefire.com, so the Olight Odin IR cost $209.05 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 longer throw (400 m vs 213 m). Choose the SureFire X300U-A if you want a shorter light (42 mm shorter) and less weight (104 g lighter). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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Odin IR vs X300U-A FAQ
Which is smaller, the Olight Odin IR or the SureFire X300U-A?
The SureFire X300U-A is the shorter light: 95.5 mm (3.76 in) against 137.5 mm (5.41 in), a difference of 42 mm (31%). At their widest points they are about the same (29 vs 28.6 mm). The SureFire X300U-A is 104 g lighter (113 g vs 217 g, with battery).
Which is brighter, the Olight Odin IR or the SureFire X300U-A?
Both are rated at 1,000 lm maximum output. For beam distance the Olight Odin IR reaches further: 400 m vs 213 m rated throw (88% more).
Which is cheaper, the Olight Odin IR or the SureFire X300U-A?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Olight Odin IR was $169.95 at olight.com and the SureFire X300U-A $379.00 at surefire.com, so the Olight Odin IR cost $209.05 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Olight Odin IR and SureFire X300U-A use the same battery?
The Olight Odin IR runs on a removable 21700 battery; the SureFire X300U-A runs on removable 2x CR123A batteries. For scale, a 21700 cell is about 21 × 70 mm and a CR123A about 17 × 34.5 mm (nominal).
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Sources
- Olight Odin IR: specs from Olight product page (manufacturer). Price $169.95 from olight.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- SureFire X300U-A: specs from SureFire product page (manufacturer). Price $379.00 from surefire.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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