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Fenix GL30R
146.5 mm (5.77 in), 800 lm, 630 m throw, 18650, $159.95 at fenixlighting.com (Nov 4, 2026).
Best weapon lights (2026)
Pistol and rifle lights, longest throw first, with the size of each light unit.
How this list is ranked: weapon-mounted lights ranked by throw (manufacturer ANSI beam distance); ties go to the brighter light. Specs are published manufacturer or retailer figures, not our own tests. Full method. 20 lights match.
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Fenix GL19R V2.0
94 mm (3.70 in), 1,200 lm, 420 m throw, 18350, $99.95 at fenixlighting.com (Nov 4, 2026).
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Olight Odin IR
137.5 mm (5.41 in), 1,000 lm, 400 m throw, 21700, $169.95 at olight.com (Nov 4, 2026).
Full ranking
| # | Light | Length | Max dia. / width | Weight | Battery | Output | Throw | Price* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fenix GL30R | 146.5 mm | 36 mm | 206 g | 18650 | 800 lm | 630 m | $159.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 2 | Fenix GL19R V2.0 | 94 mm | 32 mm | 119 g | 18350 | 1,200 lm | 420 m | $99.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 3 | Olight Odin IR | 137.5 mm | 29 mm | 217 g | 21700 | 1,000 lm | 400 m | $169.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 4 | Olight Odin | 136.5 mm | 29 mm | 216 g | 21700 | 2,000 lm | 300 m | $159.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 5 | Olight PL-X | 63 mm | 32 mm | — | Built-in | 1,200 lm | 300 m | $149.99 | Check price ↗ |
| 6 | Streamlight TLR-8 HL-X | 74 mm | 38 mm | 89 g | SL-B9 pack | 1,000 lm | 297 m | from $319.55 | Check price ↗ |
| 7 | Olight Odin S | 128 mm | 29 mm | 193 g | 18650 | 1,500 lm | 250 m | $149.99 | Check price ↗ |
| 8 | Streamlight TLR-1 HL-X | 88 mm | 37 mm | 140 g | 2x CR123A | 1,000 lm | 245 m | $235.85 | Check price ↗ |
| 9 | Olight Odin Mini | 115.5 mm | 29 mm | 176 g | 18500 | 1,250 lm | 240 m | $139.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 10 | Fenix GL23R | 87 mm | 43 mm | 120 g | 18350 | 1,200 lm | 240 m | $139.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 11 | Fenix GL07 | 66.3 mm | 31.6 mm | 74 g | 16340 | 700 lm | 240 m | $89.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 12 | Olight PL-3 Valkyrie | 81 mm | 30 mm | 119 g | 2x CR123A | 1,300 lm | 225 m | — | Check price ↗ |
| 13 | Olight Odin GL | 149 mm | 29 mm | 228 g | 21700 | 1,500 lm | 215 m | $209.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 14 | SureFire X300U-A | 95.5 mm | 28.6 mm | 113 g | 2x CR123A | 1,000 lm | 213 m | $379.00 | Check price ↗ |
| 15 | Olight Baldr Pro R | 95 mm | 34.1 mm | 126 g | Built-in | 1,350 lm | 200 m | $169.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 16 | Olight PL-3S Valkyrie | 81 mm | 33 mm | 119 g | 2x CR123A | 1,000 lm | 200 m | $79.99 | Check price ↗ |
| 17 | Fenix GL22 | 67 mm | 42 mm | 94 g | 16340 | 750 lm | 180 m | $119.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 18 | Fenix GL06 | 61 mm | 32 mm | 69.1 g | 16340 | 600 lm | 140 m | $84.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 19 | Olight Baldr S | 63 mm | 36 mm | 95 g | Built-in | 800 lm | 130 m | $129.95 | Check price ↗ |
| 20 | Olight PL-Mini 2 | 52.5 mm | 32.5 mm | 73 g | Built-in | 600 lm | 100 m | $79.99 | Check price ↗ |
*Lowest in-stock price we found on the linked store page, checked Nov 4, 2026. Prices change; “—” means not verified yet.
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FAQ
What is the #1 pick in this list?
By our rule (weapon-mounted lights ranked by throw (manufacturer ANSI beam distance); ties go to the brighter light), the Fenix GL30R ranks first: 146.5 mm (5.77 in), 800 lm, 630 m throw, 18650, $159.95 at fenixlighting.com (Nov 4, 2026).
Which is the smallest light in this list?
The Olight PL-Mini 2 is the shortest at 52.5 mm (2.07 in).
How are these lights ranked?
They are weapon-mounted lights ranked by throw (manufacturer ANSI beam distance); ties go to the brighter light. All figures are manufacturer or authorized-retailer published specs, linked on each light's page; we do not run our own beam or runtime tests yet.
Sources
Sizes and specs are manufacturer published specs, from the manufacturer's product page or an authorized retailer's listing; each light's page links its exact source. Prices are read from the linked store page on the date shown. Found an error? Email [email protected].
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