Comparison Console
Olight PL-Pro Valkyrie vs ThruNite Lynx
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight PL-Pro Valkyrie stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Lynx stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Lynx stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 107% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Lynx stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Pro Valkyrie stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Pro Valkyrie stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Lynx stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Pro Valkyrie stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Lynx stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 107% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Pro Valkyrie stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Lynx stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 4500% 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$130Most expensive
US$99.95Cheapest
Weight
92 g (3.25 oz)Lightest
108 g (3.81 oz)Heaviest
Length
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
144.5 mm (5.69 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1500 lmLowest output
3100 lmHighest output
Max candela
19600 cdLowest candela
43489 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
280 m (919 ft)Lowest
417 m (1368 ft)Highest
Max runtime
90 minShortest runtime
4140 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
900mAh 3.6V lithium polymer battery
21700 lithium-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
Magnetic USB charge base
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX6
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
AL6061-T6 Aluminum Alloy
Aerospace-grade AL6061-T6 aluminum with Type III hard anodizing
Use case profile
Best for
Use on riflesTactical usePolice and military applications
Tactical useOutdoor activitiesEDCLaw enforcementCampingDog walkingInspectionHunting
Common praise
High brightness with 1500 lumens outputConvenient magnetic USB charging without battery removalVersatile mounting with GL and 1913 rail adaptersSilent ambidextrous on/off switch for ease of activationDurable AL6061-T6 aluminum body and IPX6 waterproof rating
High output up to 3100 lumens with long 417 meter beam throwBuilt-in USB-C charging with convenient metal twist portPowerbank function for charging other devicesDurable aerospace-grade aluminum constructionReliable dual tail switch interfaceIPX8 waterproof and 1.5 meter impact resistanceMultiple modes including Firefly moonlight and instant strobeBattery included with proprietary 5000mAh 21700 cell
Common complaints
Limited runtime at maximum brightness (1.5 minutes at 1500 lumens)
Tailcap USB-C cover collar can be somewhat difficult to open especially with pocket clip installedInitial turbo mode steps down quickly due to thermal regulationA bit expensive at MSRP, though Amazon price is betterIndicator light functions not fully documented in manual
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