Comparison Console
Fenix LD30 vs Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix LD30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix LD30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 300% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 300% 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.
Fenix LD30 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 5943% 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
US$98.5Most expensive
US$79.95Cheapest
Weight
59 g (2.08 oz)Lightest
62 g (2.19 oz)Heaviest
Length
109 mm (4.29 in)Longest
61.2 mm (2.41 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1600 lmHighest output
400 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
Unknown
Beam distance
204 m (669 ft)Highest
75 m (246 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
4230 minLongest runtime
70 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
One 18650 rechargeable li-ion battery or two CR123A lithium batteries
Built-in lithium polymer rechargeable
Charging type
USB charging cable included
Magnetic USB charging port (MCC charging cable)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX6
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
High-strength aluminium with HAIII hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesEmergency use
Full-size pistols with minimum 4-inch barrel lengthHome defenseWeapon mountingHolster carryConcealed carry
Common praise
High brightness (1600 lumens)Long beam distance (204 meters)Compact and lightweight designMultiple lighting modes including strobe and SOSRechargeable battery includedIP68 waterproof ratingDurable aluminum construction with hard-anodized finish
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
Weight excludes batteryNo candela value specifiedNo explicit impact resistance rating
Does not fit smaller pistols with short or no railsNo strobe modeLimited runtime at peak output (about 5 minutes before auto step-down)