Comparison Console
Olight i3T EOS vs Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight i3T EOS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 122% 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 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3T EOS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3T EOS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3T EOS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 122% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3T EOS stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1700% 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$95Most expensive
US$79.95Cheapest
Weight
41 g (1.45 oz)Lightest
62 g (2.19 oz)Heaviest
Length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
61.2 mm (2.41 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
180 lmLowest output
400 lmHighest output
Max candela
900 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
60 m (197 ft)Lowest
75 m (246 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1260 minLongest runtime
70 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x AAA
Built-in lithium polymer rechargeable
Charging type
Unknown
Magnetic USB charging port (MCC charging cable)
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX6
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aluminum (some versions titanium)
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Keychain carryEDC (everyday carry)Close range illuminationOutdoor use with moderate brightness
Full-size pistols with minimum 4-inch barrel lengthHome defenseWeapon mountingHolster carryConcealed carry
Common praise
Compact and lightweightSolid build qualityConvenient dual-direction pocket clipSoft balanced beam with TIR opticReliable and simple interface
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
Output may be insufficient for demanding outdoor tasksNo onboard chargingProtruding tail switch prevents tail-standingNo lanyard included
Does not fit smaller pistols with short or no railsNo strobe modeLimited runtime at peak output (about 5 minutes before auto step-down)