Olight PL-3S Valkyrie vs SureFire X300U-A size comparison
The SureFire X300U-A is 14.5 mm (0.57 in) longer than the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie, and 4.4 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-3S Valkyrie, and 4.4 mm narrower at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with batteries vs listed), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Olight PL-3S Valkyrie Check price ↗ | SureFire X300U-A Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 81 mm (3.19 in) | 95.5 mm (3.76 in)+14.5 mm |
| Height | 33 mm (1.30 in) | 28.6 mm (1.13 in)−4.4 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 | 1,000 lm | 1,000 lm |
| Throw | 200 m | 213 m |
| Type | Weapon light | Weapon light |
| Price | $79.99 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $379.00 at surefire.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| 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-3S Valkyrie vs X300U-A: how they differ
Size and weight
The Olight PL-3S 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 4.4 mm slimmer (28.6 vs 33 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Olight PL-3S Valkyrie: 119 g listed; SureFire X300U-A: 113 g with batteries), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
Both are rated at 1,000 lm maximum output. For beam distance the SureFire X300U-A reaches further: 213 m vs 200 m rated throw (7% more).
Battery
Both run on removable 2x CR123A batteries, so spare cells work in either light.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie was $79.99 at batteryjunction.com and the SureFire X300U-A $379.00 at surefire.com, so the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie cost $299.01 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 shorter light (14.5 mm shorter). Choose the SureFire X300U-A if you want a slimmer profile (4.4 mm narrower). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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PL-3S Valkyrie vs X300U-A FAQ
Which is smaller, the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie or the SureFire X300U-A?
The Olight PL-3S 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 4.4 mm slimmer (28.6 vs 33 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Olight PL-3S Valkyrie: 119 g listed; SureFire X300U-A: 113 g with batteries), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie or the SureFire X300U-A?
Both are rated at 1,000 lm maximum output. For beam distance the SureFire X300U-A reaches further: 213 m vs 200 m rated throw (7% more).
Which is cheaper, the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie or the SureFire X300U-A?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie was $79.99 at batteryjunction.com and the SureFire X300U-A $379.00 at surefire.com, so the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie cost $299.01 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Olight PL-3S Valkyrie and SureFire X300U-A use the same battery?
Both run on removable 2x CR123A batteries, so spare cells work in either light.
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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.
- 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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