Olight PL-X vs Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X size comparison

PL-X vs TLR-8 HL-X: how they differ

Size and weight

The Olight PL-X is the shorter light: 63 mm (2.48 in) against 74 mm (2.91 in), a difference of 11 mm (15%). At its widest point the Olight PL-X is 6 mm slimmer (32 vs 38 mm).

Brightness and throw

The Olight PL-X is rated brighter: 1,200 lm maximum vs 1,000 lm for the Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X, 20% more. For beam distance the Olight PL-X reaches further: 300 m vs 297 m rated throw (1% more).

Battery

The Olight PL-X runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; 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-X was $149.99 at olight.com and the Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X from $319.55 at batteryjunction.com, so the Olight PL-X cost $169.56 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-X if you want a shorter light (11 mm shorter), a slimmer profile (6 mm narrower) and more output (1,200 lm vs 1,000 lm). On the specs we track, the Olight PL-X is ahead or level everywhere; the Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X 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.

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