OLight PLX GL review: flood, spot, and laser compact weaponlight

[Moondog]

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The PL X GL is an evolution in OLights' pistol lights. They designed the PLX to be shorter and more compact than their previous PL models, to be more holster-compatible. The PLX has the ability to switch between a flood or spot beam. The new GL adds a green laser for aiming assistance in low light.

Physically, the GL is similar to the original PL X. The USB-C port at the bottom has been moved and replaced with a flat switch for white light, laser, or combined output. The flood/spot selector switch can still be found on the left side of the unit.

The PL X has contoured buttons that allow you to push forward or push downward to activate the beam. The PL X has a side-switch that allows you to select between low- and high-brightness modes with a double-tap, and strobe by pressing both buttons simultaneously or triple-tapping.

Thankfully, this OLight now recharges with a universal standard USB-C port. Remarkably, the unit is IPX 7 rated and able to be submerged in water for up to 30 minutes. I don't claim that any OLIGHT is as durable or as reliable as military-tested weaponlights, but OLIGHT offers a lifetime warranty with good customer service.

 

[Coolguy]

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The PL X GL is an evolution in OLights' pistol lights. They designed the PLX to be shorter and more compact than their previous PL models, to be more holster-compatible. The PLX has the ability to switch between a flood or spot beam. The new GL adds a green laser for aiming assistance in low light.

Physically, the GL is similar to the original PL X. The USB-C port at the bottom has been moved and replaced with a flat switch for white light, laser, or combined output. The flood/spot selector switch can still be found on the left side of the unit.

The PL X has contoured buttons that allow you to push forward or push downward to activate the beam. The PL X has a side-switch that allows you to select between low- and high-brightness modes with a double-tap, and strobe by pressing both buttons simultaneously or triple-tapping.

Thankfully, this OLight now recharges with a universal standard USB-C port. Remarkably, the unit is IPX 7 rated and able to be submerged in water for up to 30 minutes. I don't claim that any OLIGHT is as durable or as reliable as military-tested weaponlights, but OLIGHT offers a lifetime warranty with good customer service.

I love that you are incorporating testing the lumens output vs what is advertised! Its also nice to know that this flashlight actually outperformed the manufacturer's advertised specs regarding lumens.

 

[Moondog]

Thanks! Nitecore, Fenix, Wuben and OLight have been pretty good at meeting their printed specs. But some Amazon products are nowhere near.

 

[Coolguy]

Thanks! Nitecore, Fenix, Wuben and OLight have been pretty good at meeting their printed specs. But some Amazon products are nowhere near.

I don't know if you remember, but thats what I did my kid's entire science fair project on - Amazon flashlights that advertised thousands of lumens but were found to not be so. Those guys just lie and make up numbers in order to get sales.

I would suspect Fenix and Olight would be pretty accurate as they are established companies. I'm not familiar with Nitecore and Wuben, but I'll have to check them out.

Keep up the good work!