Comparison Console
Olight M1X Striker 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 5% gap from the closest alternative. Olight M1X Striker stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative. Olight M1X Striker stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker 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 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 49% 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$40.75Cheapest
US$79.95Most expensive
Weight
65 g (2.29 oz)Heaviest
62 g (2.19 oz)Lightest
Length
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
61.2 mm (2.41 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmHighest output
400 lmLowest output
Max candela
2350 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
97 m (318 ft)Highest
75 m (246 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
Unknown
70 min
Power & durability
Battery type
CR123A / 16340 Lithium-ion
Built-in lithium polymer rechargeable
Charging type
Unknown
Magnetic USB charging port (MCC charging cable)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX6
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aerospace grade aluminum alloy, hard-anodized Type III
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Self-defenseOutdoor activitiesCamping
Full-size pistols with minimum 4-inch barrel lengthHome defenseWeapon mountingHolster carryConcealed carry
Common praise
Excellent build quality with aircraft-grade aluminumSimple and intuitive two-mode interfaceSmooth and well-balanced beam from TIR lensReliable mechanical tail switch with positive tactile feedbackConvenient reversible pocket clip for different carry methods
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
Limited runtime at highest outputNo strobe or SOS modesBattery sold separately (either CR123A disposable or 16340 rechargeable)
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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