Olight PL-3S Valkyrie vs Olight PL-X size comparison
The Olight PL-X is 18 mm (0.71 in) shorter than the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie, and 1 mm narrower at its widest point.
The Olight PL-X is 18 mm (0.71 in) shorter than the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie, and 1 mm narrower at its widest point.
Dimensions
| Olight PL-3S Valkyrie Check price ↗ | Olight PL-X Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 81 mm (3.19 in) | 63 mm (2.48 in)−18 mm |
| Height | 33 mm (1.30 in) | 32 mm (1.26 in)−1 mm |
| Thickness | 37 mm (1.46 in) | 30 mm (1.18 in)−7 mm |
| Weight | 119 g listed | — |
| Battery | 2x CR123A | Built-in |
| Max output | 1,000 lm | 1,200 lm |
| Throw | 200 m | 300 m |
| Type | Weapon light | Weapon light |
| Price | $79.99 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $149.99 at olight.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | batteryjunction.com sourced | batteryjunction.com sourced |
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PL-3S Valkyrie vs PL-X: how they differ
Size and weight
The Olight PL-X 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-X is 1 mm slimmer (32 vs 33 mm).
Brightness and throw
The Olight PL-X is rated brighter: 1,200 lm maximum vs 1,000 lm for the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie, 20% more. For beam distance the Olight PL-X reaches further: 300 m vs 200 m rated throw (50% more).
Battery
The Olight PL-3S Valkyrie runs on removable 2x CR123A batteries; the Olight PL-X runs on a built-in rechargeable battery. Only the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie lets you swap in a charged spare.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie was $79.99 at batteryjunction.com and the Olight PL-X $149.99 at olight.com, so the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie cost $70.00 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 PL-3S Valkyrie if you want a removable cell you can swap. Choose the Olight PL-X if you want a shorter light (18 mm shorter), more output (1,200 lm vs 1,000 lm), longer throw (300 m vs 200 m) 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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PL-3S Valkyrie vs PL-X FAQ
Which is smaller, the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie or the Olight PL-X?
The Olight PL-X 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-X is 1 mm slimmer (32 vs 33 mm).
Which is brighter, the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie or the Olight PL-X?
The Olight PL-X is rated brighter: 1,200 lm maximum vs 1,000 lm for the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie, 20% more. For beam distance the Olight PL-X reaches further: 300 m vs 200 m rated throw (50% more).
Which is cheaper, the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie or the Olight PL-X?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie was $79.99 at batteryjunction.com and the Olight PL-X $149.99 at olight.com, so the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie cost $70.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie and Olight PL-X use the same battery?
The Olight PL-3S Valkyrie runs on removable 2x CR123A batteries; the Olight PL-X runs on a built-in rechargeable battery. Only the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie lets you swap in a charged spare.
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Sources
- 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.
- Olight PL-X: specs from Olight product page (manufacturer); manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Price $149.99 from olight.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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