Comparison Console
Olight Baldr RL Mini 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 32% gap from the closest alternative. Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baldr RL Mini stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% 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 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr RL Mini stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr RL Mini stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr RL Mini stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Baldr RL Mini stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 39% 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$105Most expensive
US$79.95Cheapest
Weight
91 g (3.21 oz)Heaviest
62 g (2.19 oz)Lightest
Length
57 mm (2.24 in)Shortest
61.2 mm (2.41 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmHighest output
400 lmLowest output
Max candela
4225 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
130 m (427 ft)Highest
75 m (246 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
97 minLongest runtime
70 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
3.7V 230mAh rechargeable lithium polymer battery (built-in)
Built-in lithium polymer rechargeable
Charging type
Magnetic charging port
Magnetic USB charging port (MCC charging cable)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX4
IPX6
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aluminium alloy
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
PoliceMilitaryTactical UseSelf-defenseLaw Enforcement
Full-size pistols with minimum 4-inch barrel lengthHome defenseWeapon mountingHolster carryConcealed carry
Common praise
Bright output with combined white LED and red laser for accuracyCompact and easy to install/remount with quick attach/detach systemRechargeable battery with magnetic charging port and low battery indicatorAmbidextrous switches for ease of use
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
No strobe or SOS modes availableBeam distance limited to 130 metersRuntime is under two hours on highest setting
Does not fit smaller pistols with short or no railsNo strobe modeLimited runtime at peak output (about 5 minutes before auto step-down)