Comparison Console
Acebeam Rider RX 2.0 vs Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam Rider RX 2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam Rider RX 2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 4871% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Rider RX 2.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Rider RX 2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Rider RX 2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 4871% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Rider RX 2.0 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
Unknown
US$79.95
Weight
65.8 g (2.32 oz)Heaviest
62 g (2.19 oz)Lightest
Length
96 mm (3.78 in)Longest
61.2 mm (2.41 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmHighest output
400 lmLowest output
Max candela
2756 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
105 m (344 ft)Highest
75 m (246 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3480 minLongest runtime
70 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 14500 rechargeable lithium-ion or 1x AA alkaline/Ni-MH
Built-in lithium polymer rechargeable
Charging type
USB-C (battery)
Magnetic USB charging port (MCC charging cable)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX6
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminium alloy with HAIII hard-anodised finish
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Outdoor activitiesEmergency situations
Full-size pistols with minimum 4-inch barrel lengthHome defenseWeapon mountingHolster carryConcealed carry
Common praise
Compact and lightweightDurable construction with IP68 ratingGood maximum output and beam distanceMultiple brightness levels with memory functionUSB-C rechargeable battery included and AA compatibleFidget clip feature appreciated by users with ADHD/autism
High output luminosity for size (400 lumens)Rechargeable lithium polymer battery with magnetic chargingQuick attach and release mounting system compatible with Glock and Picatinny railsLightweight and compact, suitable for holster carryAffordable price compared to competitors
Common complaints
Forward-clicky switch not preferred by all usersNo built-in charging on the flashlight body, charging in battery onlyPWM usage on all modes (though not very noticeable)
Does not fit smaller pistols with short or no railsNo strobe modeLimited runtime at peak output (about 5 minutes before auto step-down)