Comparison Console
Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie vs ThruNite TN12 V6
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 29% gap from the closest alternative. Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. ThruNite TN12 V6 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 388% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
ThruNite TN12 V6 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN12 V6 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN12 V6 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 388% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite TN12 V6 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 83814% 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$80Most expensive
Weight
62 g (2.19 oz)Lightest
87.5 g (3.09 oz)Heaviest
Length
61.2 mm (2.41 in)Shortest
133.5 mm (5.26 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
400 lmLowest output
1950 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
16800 cd
Beam distance
75 m (246 ft)Lowest
259 m (850 ft)Highest
Max runtime
70 minShortest runtime
58740 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in lithium polymer rechargeable
1x 3400mAh 18650 rechargeable battery
Charging type
Magnetic USB charging port (MCC charging cable)
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX6
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Unknown
Aircraft-grade AL6061-T6 aluminum, Type III anodized
Use case profile
Best for
Full-size pistols with minimum 4-inch barrel lengthHome defenseWeapon mountingHolster carryConcealed carry
EDCDutyCampingEmergenciesLaw enforcementSearch and rescue
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
High maximum brightness of 1950 lumensNo accidental pocket activation due to tail switch on/offGood runtime with multiple brightness modesUSB-C rechargeable with battery includedCompact and durable aircraft-grade aluminum buildWaterproof to IPX8 and impact resistant to 1.5 meters
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)
Tint shift issues on beam color, especially in lower modesThe side switch cover may get loose if caught in pocketEmitter (SST-70) not ideal for maximum tint or throw extremes
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