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Acebeam P18 vs Olight Warrior X 3

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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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

Cheapest

Acebeam P18 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Olight Warrior X 3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Olight Warrior X 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight.

Heaviest

Acebeam P18 stands out as the heaviest option for weight.

Lowest output

Olight Warrior X 3 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam P18 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Olight Warrior X 3 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

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.

Acebeam P18 — Beam distance: 629 m (2064 ft)Acebeam P18 — Max candela: 98910 cdAcebeam P18 — Weight: 256 g (9.03 oz)Acebeam P18 — Length: 145 mm (5.71 in)Acebeam P18 — Retail price: US$129.9Acebeam P18 — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Olight Warrior X 3 — Beam distance: 560 m (1837 ft)Olight Warrior X 3 — Max candela: 78000 cdOlight Warrior X 3 — Weight: 255 g (8.99 oz)Olight Warrior X 3 — Length: 149.5 mm (5.89 in)Olight Warrior X 3 — Retail price: US$200Olight Warrior X 3 — Impact resistance: 2 m (7 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
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 Use▣Professional Use▣Security▣Law Enforcement▣Hunting▣Long Range Illumination
▣Hunting▣Law Enforcement▣Search & Rescue▣Self Defense▣Outdoors▣Night Security/patrol
Common praise
✓High Brightness And Long Range✓Robust And High Quality Construction✓Intuitive Dual Tail Switch Interface✓Effective Tactical And Daily Modes✓Included High Capacity Rechargeable 21700 Battery
✓High Maximum Output Of 2500 Lumens With Excellent Beam Throw✓Durable Aerospace Grade Aluminum Construction With Water And Impact Resistance✓Versatile Dual Stage Tactical Tail Switch With Programmable Settings✓Comes With Useful Accessories Including Holster, Rings, And Charging Cable✓Long Runtime Especially On Lower Brightness Modes
Common complaints
⚠Multi LED Design May Be Less Efficient Than Single LED For Extended Runtimes⚠Some Users Reported Battery Drain Issues If Not Frequently Used⚠USB C Cable Length Criticized As Short⚠No Included Holster Or Lanyard
⚠Relatively Large Head Diameter Affects Pocket Carry⚠Battery Not Replaceable With Standard Cells Without Sleeve⚠Some Users May Prefer Simpler Interface

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