Olight PL-3 Valkyrie

See our pinned comment for some updated results using Olight's own batteries.
We weren't expecting these results from the new PL-3 Valkyrie from Olight. Shan from Werkz measures the light, and gives his thoughts. What do you think about it?
Olight was surprised when we provided the results, and is sending us additional lights to test. We are looking forward to receiving these lights and sharing the results.
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[@stevenj4685]

Your channel is great, I really enjoy your reviews/tests!

[@GunnersChoice]

I own the PL3R and it don’t lose charge that fast at all not even close to that. Say what ya want, it all boils down to what works for the person behind the light/weapon.

[@jamienelson5438]

Great review and thank you for putting together a candid and honest review.

[@WerkzHolsters]

My pleasure Jamie. Glad it was helpful for you.

[@PikeRoadFan]

I’m an Olight fan and have ordered holsters from you guys…I wanted to say I appreciate your honest unbiased review

[@crosspointholsters1636]

Why would you be a fan of ieds

[@joshfiveoh]

@@crosspointholsters1636probably don’t throw batteries that cause it to explode might be a solution

[@Mitsurugi2424]

@@crosspointholsters1636 Yeah, it was the shitty batteries that the guy was using that blew, not the light. Look at the stuff people really into RC cars deal with. Some of them charge their batteries in a metal pot in the middle of an empty area because cheap batteries can be that unstable. and sometimes "cheap" for a serious RC car is still a couple hundred dollars.

[@stubbingtonmarigold3032]

I was kinda set on this light ... my first light and I guess it was appearance... but I like the way you showed how you judge the light, instead of saying it fades fast, and saved me

[@KrisCox]

Thanks for this honest review with the results listed. I’m disappointed in Olight’s offering here, but I’m glad to know the truth.

[@WerkzHolsters]

I'm glad it was helpful. These results are worse than I expected, so I'll be interested to see what the new samples test out at (when they come in).

[@randallhill7979]

Thank you for this review 👍

[@chads9776]

Excellent review, thank you

[@WeNeedChange3310]

Thanks for doing this video. I have 3 WML from Olight. What I'm noticing about them is their way to focused on putting so many products out rather than trying to find ways to improve on what they have. Apparently their not listening to feedback and from here on out I'm refusing to purchase anymore lights from them. Smart companies listen!!

[@WerkzHolsters]

Thanks for your feedback! I do appreciate the Olight is trying to put out new products, hopefully to serve our community. That said, I would like to see them improve their output curve. Rather than dropping off quickly, would be great if they gave us 5 minutes of strong output. Also, I dislike the switching and that it defaults to low mode after changing the batteries.

[@gristelli]

Thank you for all the feedback! Also thank you for the advice on buying a Streamlight TLR 1HL! Still the best choice and best controls for me.

[@WerkzHolsters]

You are most welcome! If you read comments from others on my videos (especially the torture test), there are a lot of folks out there who love their TLR-1HLs.

[@davidrahbany]

Very helpful review. Will check out your holsters should I need one.

[@jacoblamb7596]

I stopped running Olight WML’s long ago. Stream light and Surefire are the tried and trues for me.

[@brianfidler1123]

Awesome video. Appreciate these honest reviews. Subscribing.

[@WerkzHolsters]

Thanks much -- I want to be honest and objective!

[@tylerdavidleach]

I own this light and I do not have this problem at all! Whatever this issue was they have hopefully resolved. I use mine every day and love it!

[@tylerbeck3806]

Appreciate the honesty! Rarely see negative reviews as most gun tubers are monetized through their connections to the product manufacturer.

[@josephfloyd5008]

Great video! And I do own two werks holsters and love them!👍

[@bobboydlawncare9746]

Thanks for the honest review. Your review stopped me from wasting money on this product.

[@Trading-Freedom11]

Glad I saw this video before buying it . Thanks

[@bn4813]

I just purchased this light on their black friday sale.. I wish that I would of seen this first. Thanks for your honesty!

[@WerkzHolsters]

I'm glad the video is helpful. Even if you purchased the light, then you know the light's utility and limitations.

[@kodrenegbert4745]

Thanks for the video. I like my pl mini 2 but I don't use a lot more than that for weapon lights from olight

[@chrism2042]

I have not tried the Olight, just something about having my go to rifle or pistol needing a power supply to keep light charged. I like Surefire but too expensive, I chose all Streamlight and very satisfied. Also helps to catch them on sale and get 2 TLR-1 HL for the price as 1 Surefire

[@jimjones516]

I always appreciate your independent testing. I have quite a few olights for my pistols, and I actually like the Valkyrie PL pro over this new version. I don’t see any performance improvements in this PL 3 over that.

[@WerkzHolsters]

Thanks for your feedback! Also note that I pinned a comment with some testing updates. Blessings!

[@LYLEWOLD]

Thanks for this review. I ordered a couple of these (one for me, one as a gift) and they just came in today. After playing around with it I thought maybe there was a 3rd light setting. Sometimes it would come on bright, sometimes it was dim, not consistent, not definitely bright. Looks like you've gotten similar results. I hope their return dept is good.

[@WerkzHolsters]

Thanks for sharing your experience. I wish it was a better experience... for both of us!

[@syncprism6283]

Thanks for the info!! I'm really intrigued though, as many other manufactures are able to reach a steady 1000lm output for more than an hour (Streamlight TLR10 according to marketing), but Olight just fails to do so with same two CR123A, even with modified(presumably better), batteries? PL3's next strongest mode is merely 400lm. Since the LED's are all from same upstream manufacturers like Cree, I cant imagine a reason why there is such a huge discrepancy in runtime performance between Olight and others...

[@jp313]

What are 3 pistol rechargeable lights you would recommend and what are the three lights with a battery that you would recommend

[@luisrenatoprofessor]

Hi, does the pl3 fit the same holster of the pl2? Tks.

[@billgriner3754]

My first Olight, just purchased on Black Friday....figures

[@jsonhu7646]

My first weapons light was from Olight. Bought it some 4 years ago and still use it. I liked fact based review. 👍

[@mikeycaltrider701]

Do you guys plan on making iwb holsters for p-10 s? I checked the website and couldn't find anything

[@randomgamer-st1ie]

Any suggestions for a light for my Henry X Model 357 lever gun? Almost sold on the Streamlight TLR1HL, test fit it from another gun I own. This PL3 isn't making my short list.

[@hopewilliams6705]

Very helpful and honest!

[@WerkzHolsters]

That's my intent with these videos. Thanks for the feedback!

[@hopewilliams6705]

@@WerkzHolsters you are my main source for weapon light stats

[@WerkzHolsters]

@@hopewilliams6705 I'm humbled. Thank you.

[@douglascuvillyed.s8211]

The high mode drops super fast. My issue with the Baldr series chiefly. I like their edc lights but not weapon lights. The Valkyrie Pro and and PL2 Valkyrie are the only olight wml's I like and that still didn't stop me from switching all my olights to various streamlight models. The throw lever on a few of mine started to get wobbly and the battery door mechanism is junky and 2/6 have given me issues.

[@WerkzHolsters]

Thanks for sharing your experience with those Olights. It's always good for me to understand what is working (or not) for people.

[@babagermany6654]

Thanks for an informative video. Can you do a review of the TLR-2HL G?

[@GatCat]

Werkz is so great.

[@relichound2463]

Thank you for your honest review. For the price, it's really not a horrible offering. I see them in the $60 range all of the time, and they are exactly what I would expect from a $60 light. There are certainly way better options if you're willing to spend $40-50 more. Not a home run from Olight, but it didn't get caught in the outfield either.

[@brentoakes9274]

But you guys do make a holster for the light now correct?

[@jenshauer7434]

It is without question that if the lumens drop so significantly, it isn’t the product the seller has promised. On the other hands I had a different problem with handgun lights. The problem was their lumen power because as I am not a special forces member I require normal room illumination - usable for a distance between the rooms or max 10 yards, something that will not hurt my eyes. Some of the brands even in low mode have a such power that the reflection is dazzling me heavily which in self defense situation is certainly not desirable. So not everything that is marketed with words "super-power" is in fact utilizable.

[@georgekirby3361]

Yea I started out with some olights but after buying some stream lights and the new surfire turbo I’m done with them.

[@chevyrunner8846]

Same here, I just sold my last O-WML today. Im running all streamlight now.

[@gman9945]

Great no bs review!

[@WerkzHolsters]

Thanks much Brett!

[@8BloodyKnuckles]

Always enjoy the videos and email segments you send out to those of us who subscribe. Definitely not a fan of Olight based on a few things. Main reason, and correct me if they improved on it… I cannot stand using their lights based on the momentary activation. The Gens I have always turned the light on with the quick press of the switch. I went back to using TLR-1 and X300 lights. Still running the first holster I bought from y’all.

[@WerkzHolsters]

Thanks for the feedback... I enjoy creating the videos for you, as well as creating products you use. I do like the TLR-1 and X300 activation for momentary, and even constant. Blessings!

[@bingledorf]

sounds about right.

[@Mako-sz4qr]

I just fired “We the People” for my Glock G45 and BaldrS yeaterday after waiting 10 days and still no holster and order a holster for my setup from you, can’t wait to get it. Should have went straight to Werx in the first place.

[@WvMnts]

Thanks for great content

[@WerkzHolsters]

It's my pleasure!

[@spidermonkey508]

I have the pl3r valkyrie, it doesn't lose charge or dim near as fast as what your showing

[@danielchaffee5540]

Same here…mine has been running quite fine. Even while training with it on my pistol. I liked it enough that I bought 2 of their rifle lights…

[@AimHighEagle15]

What I'm really looking forward to is the new PL Mini 3 whenever that comes

[@WerkzHolsters]

That may be an interesting light...

[@mikekare79]

What would you recommend for a Hellcat Pro? Seems like people like the TLR 7 Sub.

[@crosspointholsters1636]

Get the 7sub

[@rmyc]

I was a product tester. I took it out the box, seen the low mode default and then returned the light. 😂

[@wood-wheel-wizard]

On the website for p80, you guys don’t make light bearing owb

[@vr6g608]

Surprising honestly. I have the Odin mini on my ar and I think it’s the best weapons light on the market for the price. With all the features, the magnetic locking cap, the quick detach and locking mechanism to remove it from the mlok mount, the magnetic charging etc. not to mention it’s a solid candela and lumen output. That thing lights up my whole street. I would’ve expected better from olight. They need to step it up on this one.

[@WerkzHolsters]

VIDEO UPDATE: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnnPqax-Z86bitk Olight has asked that we repost results using their batteries. I think that's fair. However, I want to stress the 3 reasons why we use control batteries. 1) Light testing has a lot of variables. If the batteries we are using are always changing, then it's hard to compare lights accurately. I don't want a certain manufacturer to gain an advantage because they include batteries that aren't available to you or I. Yes, we can buy these batteries, but am I going to be using them across everything? Retesting across all lights? 2) Panasonic is one of the largest battery manufacturers in the world. Their batteries are readily available, high quality, and reasonably priced. 3) We burn through -a lot- of batteries in testing each light. I went through a dozen in this testing video. If I don't have batteries available to run the same test multiple times, then I'm not even using the same batteries in the same light video. I only had one set of Olight batteries for each of the two light samples. Now that clarified, here are the results. Light #1 had about 30 seconds of previous runtime on the batteries. It started off at 223 lumens, then I switched to high mode. It went to 1399 lumens. 30 seconds in, it was at 1376 lumens. 120 seconds in, it was at 479 lumens. Averaging samples every 5 seconds from 30-120 seconds, it comes in at 905 lumens. Light #2 had about two minutes of previous runtime on the batteries. It started off about 200 lumens (low mode), then I double tapped it and it went to 1325 lumens. 30 seconds in, it was at 1301 lumens. 120 seconds in, it was at 456 lumens. Averaging samples every 5 seconds from 30-120 seconds, it comes in at 801 lumens. In short, yes, these lights do have higher output using Olight's batteries. I suspect they may even meet their 1300 lumen claim with completely fresh batteries. I don't have a stockpile of their batteries, so my conclusion in this video isn't any different. I actually like flashlights that use CR123A batteries because it's easy to get the light back up and running with commodity batteries. However, neither you nor I are going to go to the store and pick up Olight branded batteries to get our lights up and running at high output. So we're stuck buying a bunch of Olight's batteries directly or we are stuck with a low output full size light.

[@subaruforester5062]

I spoke to the main olight dude in Canada and he said olight only wants you to use their cr123 batteries in the light. Not sure why and doesn't make sense. If I buy this I want to be able to use any cr123 batteries in it

[@WerkzHolsters]

@@subaruforester5062 My thoughts exactly. If it needs proprietary batteries... why not just go with rechargeable then? Thanks so much for sharing what Olight reps told you, and thanks for your feedback.

[@andrewdanvers308]

@@subaruforester5062 I'm guessing their batteries are modified for a higher discharge rate then standard commercial batteries. I personally don't have an issue with that as long as they are readily available for sale. I'm waiting for an updated Balder Pro R.

[@abtcup]

Olight has their CR123 batteries for .99 each on their website. You can get a max of 6 per order. Oh...I also appreciate your honesty and impartialness in these videos.

[@WerkzHolsters]

@@BowedWings I'm glad it's helpful. And you're welcome... we absolutely want to take care of our customers. That's why we have guarantees in place. Blessings!

[@sebastiandebenedittis7322]

do you Offer LEO discounts? if so, how does that work in shopping cart?

[@chrisd5758]

I hope you review the new PL-3R

[@woodsmen-EDC]

I wonder if the strobe is a constant 1300?

[@513to205nbak]

Wish I would've saw this video prior 2 watching 704's Friday deal alert page. Damn... Duped again.

[@WerkzHolsters]

Let me know how you like the lights after you get them. I'm open to other opinions!

[@jaredandrews379]

I really like the olight small pocket flash lights that take the double A battery. That's about it though. At first I really liked the lights but after my range bag catching on fire and burning holes in my jackets I've switched to some other companies. Thanks for the reviews!

[@PHIllip324]

What caused the burning holes?

[@jaredandrews379]

@@PHIllip324 the light. The magnetic tail cap attracts any Allen's or screw drivers and turns them on.

[@DinnerForkTongue]

Even then you can get small AA lights from Wurkkos, Sofirn, Convoy or Jaxman, with better LEDs and for way cheaper.

[@andrewdanvers308]

@@jaredandrews379 Use the lock out mode.

[@Dingdongwitchisdead]

@@andrewdanvers308 but but but 2 seconds it so hard.

[@zacharymallory8727]

The light activation is very subjective. Some people like the paddles, some like the switch. As far as candela numbers…doesn’t matter if it’s 1000 or 10,000. All is matters is that it illuminates the area to where you can identify the threat in an engagement. Most engagements are a few seconds. Does it really matter if the output drop after a couple minutes? And does the amount it drops really make you unable to see your target? I don’t think so.

[@WaterZer0]

Yeah I'm used to the buttons and fucking hate the Streamlight switches. I need a manual to operate the light which is baffling. "Why do you have the streamlight then?" Well, my Olight demonstrated some concerning behavior when firing with it attached, and I can't exactly trust it.

[@mikaeljonsson2078]

Seems like Olight didn't test this light with standard grade lithium batteries, just a thought. I've been fiddling around with different lithium batteries for racing drones, and I've learned that not all batteries are the same. Depending on maker and build quality, they have different discharge rate [C], where a high rate is good when you want full power output as long as possible before it drops.

[@henrycizkovsky4069]

I got the baldr pro r and it’s a great lazer light but gooooood luck finding a holster for it

[@WerkzHolsters]

We do support the Baldr Pro R for a few pistols...

[@ramzankadyrov6035]

Gotta put surefire batteries in there if you want it to work longer than 20 seconds

[@luckynutts5237]

You have any level 3 holsters?

[@WerkzHolsters]

Not at this time... thanks for asking!

[@projectblack2462]

They advertise a drop in lumens i think they do that for better overall run time. There is no free lunch, and performance in one category requires sacrifice in others. A sustained 1300 lumen output requires short overall runtimes to accommodate. Most operators run momentary illumination. Thats the way i was trained. It is harder to track you and more easily disorients your enemy. So a runtime of 30s at full output is understandable. The step down in illumination is to deal with performing constant on search scenarios, where you dont wanna kill your batteries. At 450 lumens, that competes with lights that are geared more towards this application. Plus, one thing i liked about it is the relatively high candela rating. I prefer a wide, immediate field of view. Wash a large area with light a few seconds at a time. Plus you didnt happen to notice the strobe feature. Frankly, i think before this light was reviewed, it couldve been researched just a bit. I personally like that you can switch between running low and high modes, some lights require you to enter high mode, then step down. This allows you to enter low mode setting or high mode setting as your default on mode. This makes more sense in my opinion. You might only want low mode for home defense, but you might want high mode for a truck gun/edc. Im always disappointed in one way or another. For me, it's the lack of pressure switch options. But id rather be disappinted for 60 bucks vs 400 for a surefire. Or for a similar price on a tlr2, which has a pressure switch option that costs as much as this whole light.

[@Woodstock_Warrior]

You're like the Gale Banks of weapon lights.

[@Jon_007_]

Got this light on a Prime Day sale for $55 (stupid inexpensive). I like it, but the holster is still a challenge. Saw your M6 holster does fit this though so there is at least one option

[@ClaytonF10]

TLR-1 holsters fit this light.

[@sentinel8711]

Granted not a hard core Special forces duty light ..but a very good light hard to beat quality for the money . for the average home protection user... I haven't had issues with the switch or it staying tight on the firearm that's just your preference ... .. And yes I have the heavy duty lights as well for a much higher Cost $$$$$

[@OlightTurkey]

I like your video very much, but why don't you test more of the light to confirm?

[@WerkzHolsters]

Olight is sending more lights for testing.

[@Alex-by6hn]

Seems like a battery conservation thing. So think of it like a 500 lumen light with a bright first few seconds.

[@Donald_R_DeCicco]

Thanks for the heads up👍

[@realspitkenny5561]

Good info.. glad your holster IWB/OWB quality made for oLight baldr S Mini. Support your channel 😎

[@djdiesel101]

Thanks for the info you saved me money and the disappointment.

[@52nathan]

Well this sucks for me as I already ordered two. Got them on sale for around 55 bucks each. Appreciate the honest review. I check here before I buy any other weapons lights in the future.

[@WerkzHolsters]

I'm glad the video is helpful. Even if you already purchased, it's good to know how the light will perform under use.

[@Freakingstang]

Same here ordered two based on previous PL2 and PL pro use,and the price. Got them yesterday. Within 10 seconds it was the same brightness as my tlr7. Tlr1 HL is still my go to. Wish I’d had seen this beforehand.

[@WerkzHolsters]

@@Freakingstang Sorry to hear about your experience, but I'm also glad to hear that my data and information was representative of what you saw -- I would prefer to be right when providing a review like this. Thank you.

[@CalzaTheFox]

You win some, you lose some. I'd be surprised if every light Olight made was fantastic, but as a whole they're quite good for what they are: entry level weapon lights.

[@WerkzHolsters]

We will continue reviewing and supporting Olight. This light didn't impress me (even after retesting), but I'm sure they'll keep coming out with products that people are going to buy. Thanks for your feedback!

[@andrewdanvers308]

I've purchased many of their lights over the years and they are most definitely improving in quality, fit, engineering and finish. Kinda like Japanese automobiles used to be junk but are now top of the line like Toyotas and Hondas. The last two I bought, the Warrior 3 and the Balder Pro R rock and I extremely pleased with them. Just pissed they don't say made in the USA on them.

[@CalzaTheFox]

@@andrewdanvers308 I noticed this too, I had an older Baldr S and a newer Baldr S. The packaging was more.. complete.. on the newer one, and the switch on the bottom had a better detent, noticeably more clicky and less mushy.

[@timunderbakke8756]

This is the best take to have honestly. I really get sick of the Olight bashers who can afford cloud or surefire weapon lights and think that makes them a better person. Yes, those expensive lights are better than Olights. No, that doesn’t mean the 3x investment is worth it for every single person. I am also not too fond of the Olight “everything is just as good” crowd. No it’s not. There is always a trade. And I say this as someone with multiple Olight products.

[@Allenmar73]

@@WerkzHolsters .. For less than half the price of a Dreamlight Tlr7 or 8, should be ok. But, you guys may seeing red dawn or something coming at you. So, you probably want a surefire or better.

[@BennyBlancofrmtheBx]

Do you guys have a holster or will you produce one for the Berretta 92 series with an optic and a olight boldr light/laser ?

[@lorenzotrujillo4750]

I got it to test it as a rifle light

[@luckyxiong]

Why not try it with the olight batteries?

[@wellingtonbruh3756]

Might need to buy a holster from you guys. Have PL-PRO Valkyrie, great light from my time using it in the backwoods. Do you guy have a holster that fits a suppressor with a light?

[@nick-trish]

I have a couple Olights, and a couple Streamlights. The Olights are right there with them quality wise. Streamlight is a household name, and a Gucci gun god go to, especially when it comes to their flex rants online. I remember when they used to knock Holosun the same way. And i can't wait till something comes out one day to the effect of both of them being built in the same factory or something. You certainly can't shout the Made in America agenda anymore... Even though the Gucci guys still do!

[@AimHighEagle15]

Any tactical light I have I want on and off and nothing else

[@WerkzHolsters]

Same here.

[@86steventura]

Lol that backfired with olight sending these to you. The weapon lights always suck.

[@nathanspurgeon7902]

I have a surefire x300, 2trl-1’s and a bldr pro and pl3r and I’ll be honest with you they are all kick ass. The trl has a denser brighter throw whereas the olight is as bright but more spread to it. The surefire is really the best of both worlds. I know these guys are professionals and have all the fancy equipment and so forth, but I cannot recreate these results with my oliggt. It’s just repeated naked eye testing but put side by side with both other lights I don’t get the same super noticeable drop off. A drop off that drastic should be noticeable but I can’t make it happen. I even run the batteries completely dead once and it took an hour before dimming was obvious. Maybe it’s because I have the rechargeable version or something. Again I know my non scientific test doesn’t mean much to you KZbin pros but I just don’t get this result. If you have the money buy a surefire but I much prefer the olight to the trl1. Just $.02

[@night-vision.]

The mounting on the PL3 is superior to the X300U-A/B

[@chananewpooo310]

can intell safariland 6379?

[@dennishines9996]

new round of memes about to hit Facebook

[@paulhowe5602]

It looks like a TLR 1 with different switches.

[@nicholasemerson9852]

Here we go. The olight fans are gonna cry.

[@jamesferguson2353]

press both buttons at the same time and start the party

[@robbieanderson649]

O light is the best.

[@DjRayRay09]

Well, one year later, I would have to agree the pl-3 V was a failure but with that said, some of their other weapon mounted lights are way better quality and performance 😎👍

[@THEJake829]

A little disappointed in the light, as it was one of the few things I had some interest in in the sale coming up. Thanks for the video, saved me $50 and some disappointment.

[@WerkzHolsters]

It's possible I got 2 bad lights, so we'll see what happens when I test the additional samples.

[@Highgear145]

I have the new Holosun PID on it's way to my house

[@WerkzHolsters]

I have it in the lab. Initial results are looking good!

[@mblake0420]

Will it fit your sig p320 xfull pl2 holster?

[@TheAmerican1963]

I get what you prove, but mine doesn't fade on high for at least a couple of minutes. It's plainly visible and easy to see. It last on "high" as long as my Baldr Pro R does. About 2 minutes. Go figure !!! 🙂

[@MillennialPatriot]

For me I rather push in, the streamlight for example is too easily "bumped" on.

[@PhoenixPestControlTN]

Interesting, mine doesn't perform like that.

[@brucehill1220]

As much as everyone likes to rag on Olight why hasn't stream light come out with a light that could be charged with a Micro USB/C or iphone charger? I hate Olight mainly for the priority chargers

[@WerkzHolsters]

My guess... because Streamlight has excellent output using cheap CR123A batteries. Beyond that, they have handhelds that recharge 18650.

[@theREALdingusMD]

I for one don’t care for onboard charging as the port and charging circuit add potential failure points. I’d rather buy some SureFire rechargeable CR123As and a stand-alone charger.

[@brucehill1220]

@@theREALdingusMD forgetting to pack the charger when traveling is a more likely failure point for me at least

[@WerkzHolsters]

@@theREALdingusMD TBH, I actually prefer CR123A (non rechargeable) batteries. They last super long, are quickly & easily swapped, and I can get them everyehwere. Good feedback!

[@thebronzetoo]

What about using this in a TLR-1 equipped holster, since that's what this seems to resemble? Thanks for this review. I'm now reconsidering a purchase of this light, which goes on sale for $54 on Tuesday (11/22).

[@WerkzHolsters]

I tried it and results were worse than the Olight holsters.

[@thebronzetoo]

@@WerkzHolsters 😮

[@flacobeltran6768]

I’m glad I seen your review I like to do my research for Guns accessories that I need to rely on I was going to buy this one for the price and the Olight brand as I have many lights from headlights to gun light and seems they have failed on this one thanks

[@RTTGunsGear]

Seems like a typical Olight. Low powered, low quality. Olight shows again that they’re not fit to make weapon lights. But great video as usual Shan!!

[@WerkzHolsters]

Thanks Matt. TBH the dropoff was significantly more on these samples than I normally see. Usually Olights maintain for 1-2 minutes. We'll see what I get when the new samples come on.

[@RTTGunsGear]

@@WerkzHolsters I get that. These were significantly worse than the norm. But I personally still find 1-2 minutes unacceptable when lights like Streamlight have such a higher max output run time. Just a difference of opinion. Good video!

[@WerkzHolsters]

@@RTTGunsGear I agree completely Matt. Excellent comments!

[@RadDadisRad]

My Olight Baldr RL has a brighter flashlight than my Olight Baldr Pro. The RL is rated at 1,120 lumens and the Pro is rated at 1,350 lumens.

[@WerkzHolsters]

Thanks for your feedback! I think some of their lights are solid, and some are less so.

[@RadDadisRad]

@@WerkzHolsters agreed. They aren’t pretending to be the best. I do wish streamlight would take the hint tho. I like that Olight can draw from their target market create a concept, go to prototype then production in such a short window and turn out and adequate product. Once proofed they can perfect the design with subsequent iterations.

[@WerkzHolsters]

@@RadDadisRad Yes, agreed. Olight is always coming out with something new. I'm still waiting for Surefire's XR1 and XR2...

[@EugeneSan]

Are sure you Olight Baldr Pro is unlocked? It is shipped in locked mode in low power mode. Hold both buttons for a few seconds to unlock.

[@RadDadisRad]

@@EugeneSan it is definitely unlocked because it’ll cycle from high to low. I don’t have a way to empirically measure the output.

[@americaalways1442]

Thanks for your review. Olight Black Friday is almost here and I was going to get a couple of these but not now. I am an Olight fan and have many of their lights. More than any other brand and I will get some of their new products but not the PL-3.

[@WerkzHolsters]

My pleasure; glad it was helpful. My intent with this is not to bash Olight. This was just not a product I can recommend... even when using Olight's own batteries.

[@christopherrobin8134]

In a world where streamlight makes better lights at about the same price, idk why Olight is still a thing.

[@crosspointholsters1636]

Because people love getting paid to shill for olight.