Olight PL-3S Valkyrie vs Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X size comparison
The Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X is 7 mm (0.28 in) shorter than the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie, and 5 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs listed), so compare them with care.
The Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X is 7 mm (0.28 in) shorter than the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie, and 5 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (listed vs listed), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Olight PL-3S Valkyrie Check price ↗ | Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 81 mm (3.19 in) | 74 mm (2.91 in)−7 mm |
| Height | 33 mm (1.30 in) | 38 mm (1.50 in)+5 mm |
| Thickness | 37 mm (1.46 in) | 30 mm (1.18 in)−7 mm |
| Weight | 119 g listed | 89 g listed |
| Battery | 2x CR123A | SL-B9 pack |
| Max output | 1,000 lm | 1,000 lm |
| Throw | 200 m | 297 m |
| Type | Weapon light | Weapon light |
| Price | $79.99 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | from $319.55 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | batteryjunction.com sourced | batteryjunction.com sourced |
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PL-3S Valkyrie vs TLR-8 HL-X: how they differ
Size and weight
The Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X is the shorter light: 74 mm (2.91 in) against 81 mm (3.19 in), a difference of 7 mm (9%). At its widest point the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie is 5 mm slimmer (33 vs 38 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Olight PL-3S Valkyrie: 119 g listed; Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X: 89 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
Both are rated at 1,000 lm maximum output. For beam distance the Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X reaches further: 297 m vs 200 m rated throw (49% more).
Battery
The Olight PL-3S Valkyrie runs on removable 2x CR123A batteries; the Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X runs on its own battery (SL-B9 pack).
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie was $79.99 at batteryjunction.com and the Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X from $319.55 at batteryjunction.com, so the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie cost $239.56 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 slimmer profile (5 mm narrower). Choose the Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X if you want a shorter light (7 mm shorter) and longer throw (297 m vs 200 m). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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PL-3S Valkyrie vs TLR-8 HL-X FAQ
Which is smaller, the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie or the Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X?
The Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X is the shorter light: 74 mm (2.91 in) against 81 mm (3.19 in), a difference of 7 mm (9%). At its widest point the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie is 5 mm slimmer (33 vs 38 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Olight PL-3S Valkyrie: 119 g listed; Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X: 89 g listed), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie or the Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X?
Both are rated at 1,000 lm maximum output. For beam distance the Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X reaches further: 297 m vs 200 m rated throw (49% more).
Which is cheaper, the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie or the Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie was $79.99 at batteryjunction.com and the Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X from $319.55 at batteryjunction.com, so the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie cost $239.56 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie and Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X use the same battery?
The Olight PL-3S Valkyrie runs on removable 2x CR123A batteries; the Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X runs on its own battery (SL-B9 pack).
Compare Olight PL-3S Valkyrie with similar lights
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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.
- Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by batteryjunction.com. Price from $319.55 from batteryjunction.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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