Comparison Console
Acebeam P18 vs Olight Warrior X 3
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Warrior X 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight. Acebeam P18 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam P18 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam P18 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior X 3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior X 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Acebeam P18 stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Olight Warrior X 3 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P18 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior X 3 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P18 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 6500% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$129.9Cheapest
US$200Most expensive
Weight
256 g (9.03 oz)Heaviest
255 g (8.99 oz)Lightest
Length
145 mm (5.71 in)Shortest
149.5 mm (5.89 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
5000 lmHighest output
2500 lmLowest output
Max candela
98910 cdHighest candela
78000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
629 m (2064 ft)Highest
560 m (1837 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
31680 minLongest runtime
480 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion rechargeable
Customized 5000mAh 21700 Lithium-ion Battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
MCC3 USB Magnetic Charging Cable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
A6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseProfessional UseSecurityLaw EnforcementHuntingLong Range Illumination
HuntingLaw EnforcementSearch & RescueSelf DefenseOutdoorsNight Security/patrol
Common praise
High Brightness And Long RangeRobust And High Quality ConstructionIntuitive Dual Tail Switch InterfaceEffective Tactical And Daily ModesIncluded High Capacity Rechargeable 21700 Battery
High Maximum Output Of 2500 Lumens With Excellent Beam ThrowDurable Aerospace Grade Aluminum Construction With Water And Impact ResistanceVersatile Dual Stage Tactical Tail Switch With Programmable SettingsComes With Useful Accessories Including Holster, Rings, And Charging CableLong Runtime Especially On Lower Brightness Modes
Common complaints
Multi LED Design May Be Less Efficient Than Single LED For Extended RuntimesSome Users Reported Battery Drain Issues If Not Frequently UsedUSB C Cable Length Criticized As ShortNo Included Holster Or Lanyard
Relatively Large Head Diameter Affects Pocket CarryBattery Not Replaceable With Standard Cells Without SleeveSome Users May Prefer Simpler Interface
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