Olight PL-3 Valkyrie vs SureFire X300U-A size comparison
The SureFire X300U-A is 14.5 mm (0.57 in) longer than the Olight PL-3 Valkyrie, and 1.4 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with batteries vs listed), so compare them with care.
The SureFire X300U-A is 14.5 mm (0.57 in) longer than the Olight PL-3 Valkyrie, and 1.4 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with batteries vs listed), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Olight PL-3 Valkyrie Check price ↗ | SureFire X300U-A Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 81 mm (3.19 in) | 95.5 mm (3.76 in)+14.5 mm |
| Height | 30 mm (1.18 in) | 28.6 mm (1.13 in)−1.4 mm |
| Thickness | 37 mm (1.46 in) | 28.6 mm (1.13 in)−8.4 mm |
| Weight | 119 g listed | 113 g with batteries |
| Battery | 2x CR123A | 2x CR123A |
| Max output | 1,300 lm | 1,000 lm |
| Throw | 225 m | 213 m |
| Type | Weapon light not on olight.com (US) | Weapon light |
| Source | batteryjunction.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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PL-3 Valkyrie vs X300U-A: how they differ
Size and weight
The Olight PL-3 Valkyrie is the shorter light: 81 mm (3.19 in) against 95.5 mm (3.76 in), a difference of 14.5 mm (15%). At its widest point the SureFire X300U-A is 1.4 mm slimmer (28.6 vs 30 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Olight PL-3 Valkyrie: 119 g listed; SureFire X300U-A: 113 g with batteries), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Olight PL-3 Valkyrie is rated brighter: 1,300 lm maximum vs 1,000 lm for the SureFire X300U-A, 30% more. For beam distance the Olight PL-3 Valkyrie reaches further: 225 m vs 213 m rated throw (6% more).
Battery
Both run on removable 2x CR123A batteries, so spare cells work in either light.
Type
Both are weapon lights in our catalog with a weapon body.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Olight PL-3 Valkyrie if you want a shorter light (14.5 mm shorter) and more output (1,300 lm vs 1,000 lm). On the specs we track, the Olight PL-3 Valkyrie is ahead or level everywhere; the SureFire X300U-A makes sense mainly if its price, interface or a feature we don't track suits you better. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
Check price ↗ Olight PL-3 Valkyrie Check price ↗ SureFire X300U-A
PL-3 Valkyrie vs X300U-A FAQ
Which is smaller, the Olight PL-3 Valkyrie or the SureFire X300U-A?
The Olight PL-3 Valkyrie is the shorter light: 81 mm (3.19 in) against 95.5 mm (3.76 in), a difference of 14.5 mm (15%). At its widest point the SureFire X300U-A is 1.4 mm slimmer (28.6 vs 30 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Olight PL-3 Valkyrie: 119 g listed; SureFire X300U-A: 113 g with batteries), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Olight PL-3 Valkyrie or the SureFire X300U-A?
The Olight PL-3 Valkyrie is rated brighter: 1,300 lm maximum vs 1,000 lm for the SureFire X300U-A, 30% more. For beam distance the Olight PL-3 Valkyrie reaches further: 225 m vs 213 m rated throw (6% more).
Do the Olight PL-3 Valkyrie and SureFire X300U-A use the same battery?
Both run on removable 2x CR123A batteries, so spare cells work in either light.