Olight PL-X GL Review: The Upgrade the PL-X Needed?
Published: 4 days ago
Olight has been on an incredible hot streak, and the new Olight PL-X GL keeps that momentum going. It takes the proven PL-X platform and adds some serious improvements—including an entirely new capability.
In this complete Olight PL-X GL review, I’ll show you what has changed, demonstrate how its features work in real-world use, and compare the overall experience with the original PL-X. Is the PL-X GL a meaningful step forward, or is it simply another version of an already excellent rail-mounted light?
Olight sent me the PL-X GL for review, but all opinions and conclusions in this video are completely my own.
Watch until the end, then let me know: Are these upgrades enough to make the Olight PL-X GL worth choosing over the original PL-X?
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I’ll announce the three winners on YouTube, and each winner will also be contacted directly.
Unlike most of my giveaways, which are completely free to enter, this particular giveaway is sponsored by Olight and requires a purchase through my official link. If you can’t enter this one, don’t worry—there will be plenty more free giveaways coming!
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In this complete Olight PL-X GL review, I’ll show you what has changed, demonstrate how its features work in real-world use, and compare the overall experience with the original PL-X. Is the PL-X GL a meaningful step forward, or is it simply another version of an already excellent rail-mounted light?
Olight sent me the PL-X GL for review, but all opinions and conclusions in this video are completely my own.
Watch until the end, then let me know: Are these upgrades enough to make the Olight PL-X GL worth choosing over the original PL-X?
Subscribe to The Unprofessional Dad’s EDC for more honest flashlight reviews, EDC gear, knives, tools, and real-world testing.
Olight PL X GL: https://amzn.to/4iuk1gT
???? OLIGHT-SPONSORED GIVEAWAY! ????
Olight has teamed up with me for a special three-week giveaway that began with the release of my Oclip 2 Ultra review and ends on October 15, 2026.
To enter, you must make a purchase using my official Olight Oclip 2 link before the giveaway ends. Three winners will be drawn on October 15:
???? Third Place: Ostation X
???? Second Place: Ostation X + Oclip 2 Pro
???? First Place: Ostation X + Oclip 2 Ultra
I’ll announce the three winners on YouTube, and each winner will also be contacted directly.
Unlike most of my giveaways, which are completely free to enter, this particular giveaway is sponsored by Olight and requires a purchase through my official link. If you can’t enter this one, don’t worry—there will be plenty more free giveaways coming!
Olight Oclip 2 Ultra and Pro: https://www.olight.com/s/DJSGPD
Join our premium members knife of the month giveaway, here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcVrcIxbLAAaIAM6Yvau21w/join
Please help with our upcoming Giveaway, by signing up for a free trial membership to Amazon Audible: All proceeds go towards a nice GAW Knife or two!
https://link.amazon/A08utNZWs
Other links that will help the channel: discount codes in ():
Bladebinge: https://tidd.ly/4hiU1EM
White Mountain Knives ( use code UNP-DAD): https://whitemountainknives.com/
My Amazon Storefront: https://amzn.to/3NpGvCS
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3NUYjW6
Three Rivers Mfg. (T.R.M.) use code EDCDAD20 to save $20 at checkout
Skyrim Wrist Watches (CHRISWRIGHT): https://skyrimwrist.com/?ref=CHRISTOPHERDAVIDWRIGHT
Blade HQ: https://alnk.to/9xmFu9J
Knife Center: https://alnk.to/a47vTox
Big Idea Design (DADSEDC): https://bigidesign.com/DADSEDC
Bastion Bolt Pens: https://bastionboltactionpen.com/?rfsn=9081357.055621&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=9081357.055621
Lonestar Kn ife and Supply: https://lonestarknife.com?sca_ref=10457153.yF2TY7FjpZmNFvy
Olight O'pen 3, Ark Pro, Ark Pro Ultra, and Warrior Ultra, Baton Ultra, and Baton 4 Pro:
https://www.olight.com/s/NFYKGR
https://www.olight.com/s/3JN30N
https://www.olight.com/s/5T0SHX
https://amaz.works/4tIaxRA
https://amaz.works/3QAYerZ
https://www.olight.com/s/SBEVYX
Lost Dutchman Leather Wallets: https://www.lostdutchmanleather.com/christopher
Wixco (UNP-DAD): https://wixcoknife.com/?ref=CHRISWRIGHT
HX Outdoor (UNP-DAD: https://www.hxoutdoors.com/?ref=UNP-DAD
Olitans (CHRISWRIGHT): https://olitans.com/?ref=CHRISWRIGHT
Fintiso (UNP-DAD): https://fintiso.com/?ref=CHRISTOPHERWRIGHT