Comparison Console
Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie vs Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA
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 13% gap from the closest alternative. Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 14% 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 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac 1L-1AA stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1100% 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$79.95Cheapest
US$89.85Most expensive
Weight
62 g (2.19 oz)Lightest
71 g (2.50 oz)Heaviest
Length
61.2 mm (2.41 in)Shortest
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
400 lmHighest output
350 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
6400 cd
Beam distance
75 m (246 ft)Lowest
160 m (525 ft)Highest
Max runtime
70 minShortest runtime
840 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in lithium polymer rechargeable
CR123A lithium, AA alkaline, AA lithium
Charging type
Magnetic USB charging port (MCC charging cable)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX6
IPX7
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Unknown
Anodized aluminum, impact-resistant borofloat glass lens
Use case profile
Best for
Full-size pistols with minimum 4-inch barrel lengthHome defenseWeapon mountingHolster carryConcealed carry
Everyday carryLaw enforcementSecurityMilitarySporting goodsHardware/toolsGeneral personal use
Common praise
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
Multiple power source optionsCompact sizeHigh brightness for its sizeGood runtimeDurable constructionWaterproof to 1 meter for 30 minutesProgrammable TEN-TAP modes
Common complaints
Does not fit smaller pistols with short or no railsNo strobe modeLimited runtime at peak output (about 5 minutes before auto step-down)
Weight varies with battery typeNo integrated rechargeable option