Comparison Console
Fenix UC30 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 19% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix UC30 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix UC30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix UC30 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC30 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% 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.
Fenix UC30 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 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix UC30 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 12757% 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$59.95Cheapest
US$79.95Most expensive
Weight
77 g (2.72 oz)Heaviest
62 g (2.19 oz)Lightest
Length
130 mm (5.12 in)Longest
61.2 mm (2.41 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmHighest output
400 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
Unknown
Beam distance
253 m (830 ft)Highest
75 m (246 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
9000 minLongest runtime
70 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion or 2x CR123A Lithium batteries
Built-in lithium polymer rechargeable
Charging type
Micro USB
Magnetic USB charging port (MCC charging cable)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (submersible up to 2 meters for 30 minutes)
IPX6
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aircraft-grade aluminum with type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesProfessional use
Full-size pistols with minimum 4-inch barrel lengthHome defenseWeapon mountingHolster carryConcealed carry
Common praise
Compact and solid build qualityHigh maximum brightness of 1000 lumensMultiple output levels with strobeUSB rechargeable with included batteryWaterproof and dust proof with IPX8 ratingStainless steel side switch with battery indicatorGood battery life and regulated output
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
Turbo mode automatically downshifts after 3 minutesNo integrated pocket clipWeight excludes battery
Does not fit smaller pistols with short or no railsNo strobe modeLimited runtime at peak output (about 5 minutes before auto step-down)
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