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