Comparison Console
Acebeam PT40 vs Olight Warrior 3S
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam PT40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam PT40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior 3S stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior 3S stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior 3S stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT40 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior 3S stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1550% 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$175Cheapest
US$199.95Most expensive
Weight
145 g (5.11 oz)Lightest
176 g (6.21 oz)Heaviest
Length
126.8 mm (4.99 in)Shortest
139 mm (5.47 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
2300 lmLowest output
Max candela
3680 cdLowest candela
23000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
121 m (397 ft)Lowest
300 m (984 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4800 minShortest runtime
79200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 rechargeable Li-ion
Customized 3.6V 5000mAh 21700 Lithium-ion Battery
Charging type
Micro USB (via included cable, optional battery with USB-C port)
MCC3 USB magnetic charging cable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
A6061-T6 aluminium alloy with Type III hard-anodized finish
Aluminium Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Industrial workVehicle repairCampingOutdoor sportsLaw enforcementEveryday carry
Tactical useHuntingMilitary operationsSecurity and protectionPoliceEveryday carryOutdoorsSelf-defenseLaw enforcement
Common praise
High brightness and good beam qualityVersatile mounting options including magnetic tail and pocket clipHigh color rendering index reducing eye strainSolid build quality with aircraft-grade aluminum body
High maximum output (2300 lumens) with versatile lighting levelsLong runtime especially on low and moonlight modeDurable aluminum alloy construction with IPX8 waterproof ratingConvenient dual switch interface for tactical and daily useIncludes magnetic USB charging cable making recharge easyVisual indicators for battery and brightness levelsProximity sensor for safe brightness adjustment
Common complaints
Magnet not very strong on curved metal surfacesHeadband attachment not very comfortable for switching between handheld and headlamp usePocket clip is not very stiff and less comfortable to clip onto pockets
No SOS/beacon mode availableRelatively heavy at 176 grams for some usersBezel less aggressive but may still impact pocket comfort