Comparison Console
Acebeam X45 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, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Warrior X 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam X45 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 620% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Warrior X 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X45 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior X 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X45 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 110% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior X 3 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X45 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 620% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior X 3 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X45 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3775% 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$234.9Most expensive
US$200Cheapest
Weight
535 g (18.87 oz)Heaviest
255 g (8.99 oz)Lightest
Length
156.7 mm (6.17 in)Longest
149.5 mm (5.89 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
18000 lmHighest output
2500 lmLowest output
Max candela
109000 cdHighest candela
78000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
660 m (2165 ft)Highest
560 m (1837 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
18600 minLongest runtime
480 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
4 x 18650 Lithium-Ion (IMR) batteries
Customized 5000mAh 21700 Lithium-ion Battery
Charging type
Unknown
MCC3 USB Magnetic Charging Cable
Rechargeable
Unknown
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (submersible to 2m / 6.6')
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish, ultra-clear tempered glass with AR coating, stainless steel crenelated bezel
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Search and rescueCampingHuntingSelf-drivingOutdoor illumination
HuntingLaw EnforcementSearch & RescueSelf-defenseOutdoorsNight Security/Patrol
Common praise
Extremely bright outputDigitally regulated output maintains consistent brightnessDurable build quality with aircraft grade aluminum and toughened glassMulti-mode output including strobe and fireflyLong battery runtimes on lower modes
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
Can get hot on max output leading to step downHeavy weight for EDC at 535 gramsUser reports of customer service issues with warranty and import duties
Relatively large head diameter affects pocket carryBattery not replaceable with standard cells without sleeveSome users may prefer simpler interface
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