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Acebeam X20-R vs Olight Warrior 3S

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

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Olight Warrior 3S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Warrior 3S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam X20-R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 335% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Olight Warrior 3S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Acebeam X20-R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Olight Warrior 3S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Acebeam X20-R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Olight Warrior 3S stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam X20-R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 335% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Acebeam X20-R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Olight Warrior 3S stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 4614% 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 X20-R — Beam distance: 440 m (1444 ft)Acebeam X20-R — Max candela: 48400 cdAcebeam X20-R — Weight: 293 g (10.34 oz)Acebeam X20-R — Length: 136.3 mm (5.37 in)Acebeam X20-R — Retail price: US$230Acebeam X20-R — Max lumens: 10000 lmOlight Warrior 3S — Beam distance: 300 m (984 ft)Olight Warrior 3S — Max candela: 23000 cdOlight Warrior 3S — Weight: 176 g (6.21 oz)Olight Warrior 3S — Length: 139 mm (5.47 in)Olight Warrior 3S — Retail price: US$199.95Olight Warrior 3S — Max lumens: 2300 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$230Most expensive
US$199.95Cheapest
Weight
293 g (10.34 oz)Heaviest
176 g (6.21 oz)Lightest
Length
136.3 mm (5.37 in)Shortest
139 mm (5.47 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
10000 lmHighest output
2300 lmLowest output
Max candela
48400 cdHighest candela
23000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
440 m (1444 ft)Highest
300 m (984 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1680 minShortest runtime
79200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x 18650 Li-ion rechargeable batteries
Customized 3.6V 5000mAh 21700 Lithium-ion Battery
Charging type
USB-C charging
MCC3 USB magnetic charging cable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
AL6061-T6 high-quality aluminium alloy with HA III hard-anodised finish
Aluminium Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
▣Search And Rescue▣Patrolling▣Caving▣Outdoor Adventures▣Extreme Outdoor Operations
▣Tactical Use▣Hunting▣Military Operations▣Security And Protection▣Police▣Everyday Carry▣Outdoors▣Self Defense▣Law Enforcement
Common praise
✓Exceptional Brightness And Beam Distance For A Compact Searchlight.✓Versatile Tactical And Duty Modes With Multiple Output Levels.✓Durable Construction With High Quality Aluminum And Excellent Waterproofing.✓Long Runtime On Lowest Mode (up To 28 Hours).✓Convenient Rechargeable Batteries With USB C Charging.
✓High Maximum Output (2300 Lumens) With Versatile Lighting Levels✓Long Runtime Especially On Low And Moonlight Mode✓Durable Aluminum Alloy Construction With Ipx8 Waterproof Rating✓Convenient Dual Switch Interface For Tactical And Daily Use✓Includes Magnetic USB Charging Cable Making Recharge Easy✓Visual Indicators For Battery And Brightness Levels✓Proximity Sensor For Safe Brightness Adjustment
Common complaints
⚠Not Designed For Everyday Carry Due To Size And Weight.⚠Turbo Mode Runtime Is Very Short (50 Seconds At Max Output).⚠Higher Brightness Levels Have Limited Runtime Due To Heat Management.
⚠No Sos/beacon Mode Available⚠Relatively Heavy At 176 Grams For Some Users⚠Bezel Less Aggressive But May Still Impact Pocket Comfort

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