Olight PL-3 Valkyrie 

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.

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

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.

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

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.

I bought one a year ago only charged it once and it still has power. Pl-3r is my favorite.

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

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!!

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.

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.

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

VIDEO UPDATE: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dHlxyH2ihTw.html 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

Man thank you for telling which popular Olight this would be comparable too!!!!

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

Awesome video. Appreciate these honest reviews. Subscribing.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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!

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

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 RU-vid 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

Thank you for this review 👍

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

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 $$$$$

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.

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

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.

Glad I saw this video before buying it . Thanks

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 😎👍

Excellent review, thank you

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

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.

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

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

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

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...

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 !!! 🙂

I wonder if the strobe is a constant 1300?

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

I hope you review the new PL-3R

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

Funny how people think paying 2 or 3 times the price gets them a better light, and none of the other lights have the high output as olight maybe it dims faster but that's because the heat it produces with the higher lumens and if you need 1000 lumens for 5 minutes on a gun, you're doing something wrong.

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.

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.

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

I've been running surefire and streamlights since I can remember. My other friends, associates, people I know, who tend to be on the more budget perspectives of the firearms community, buy these often. They said they're good, for a quick solution. I've managed to get them to get better equipment, especially lights. I just kept seeing them , hearing about them, so I bought a few to see what the deal was. Ran them on shotguns, pistols from 22 lr to 10mm auto, and 45 acp, bolt guns from 22lr to 338 lapua , and semi auto rifles from 22lr to 50bmg. And I will honestly say.....budget is what they are. I get not everyone can afford everything. However, when it comes to your gear, equipment, support, etc etc, you NEED to spend the money. You will be relying on these items with your life. Don't set yourself up for failure.

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!!

My pl-pro 1 flies off my 9mm, put it on a carbine it stays fine, prolly why the attachment changed

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

I bought the olight baldr pro. The thing is a terrible piece of junk. It constantly flickers and steps down in power if you hold the light at a certain angle. Also, the magnetic charging is a feature for people who don't train or use their light in the dark. You need a light where you can swap out the battery at a moments notice to keep your light in the fight.

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

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.

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

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

sounds about right.

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

Thank you for your video and your analysis. Do you have an alternative option at that price range? I was planning to buy it, as my first weapon light.

Why not try it with the olight batteries?

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

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

Interesting, mine doesn't perform like that.

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

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

Is this the PL3R?

Very helpful and honest!

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

O light is the best.

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

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

Here we go. The olight fans are gonna cry.

press both buttons at the same time and start the party

RU-vid is screwing y’all again!! I had to find this by accident, glad I did tho!! I personally carry an Olight daily but would NEVER use them for a WML!! Mainly due to their quality but also because they’re lying to their customers like Surefire!! Streamlight is my go-to!!

I got it to test it as a rifle light

new round of memes about to hit Facebook

Werkz is so great.

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.

You're like the Gale Banks of weapon lights.

I didn't understand why this light had less output than their last gen, and now we see it doesn't even perform at the lower level. Yea I had zero interest in this light when I heard about it

Thanks for great content

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

Great no bs review!

I gotta be honest. All that sht he is talking about is just unnecessary. Its a damn light if you are just using for home defense you just need it to turn on and be kinda bright. Lol! Its not that damn serious. People be out here spending hundreds n hundreds of dollars on lights and optics just for home defense or so they can go to the range and look tactical. They make optics and lights (like the olight) (and not stuff on amazon) that are budget friendly and work perfect. You dont gott by a 300 dollar surefire light or a 600 dollar eotech.

You have any level 3 holsters?