Comparison Console
Fenix PD36R ACE vs Olight Warrior X 4
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Warrior X 4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Warrior X 4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior X 4 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior X 4 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior X 4 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 693% 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$146Most expensive
US$129.99Cheapest
Weight
182 g (6.42 oz)Lightest
249 g (8.78 oz)Heaviest
Length
146 mm (5.75 in)Shortest
149.1 mm (5.87 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
2600 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
99310 cd
Beam distance
415 m (1362 ft)Lowest
630 m (2067 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3805 minLongest runtime
480 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
One 21700 rechargeable Li-ion battery
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C and magnetic MCC magnetic charging cable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
2 m (7 ft)
Material
A6061-T6 aluminum with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Aluminum alloy with Type III hard-anodized finish, stainless steel strike bezel and tail switch
Use case profile
Best for
Users who want high brightness and long beam distanceOutdoor and tactical useUsers who want customizable operation modes
Tactical useLong-range searchOutdoor explorationPatrolHuntingRepair work
Common praise
High brightness outputLong beam distanceDurable constructionCustomizable mode settingsConvenient USB-C charging portSolid battery runtime
Very bright output with 2,600 lumens.Long beam distance of 630 meters with high candela intensity.Durable construction with IPX8 waterproof rating and 2-meter impact resistance.Convenient dual charging options: USB-C and magnetic MCC cable.Clear tri-color battery indicator and vibration alerts for battery status.Programmable modes allowing user customization.Effective heat management with automatic step-down of output.
Common complaints
No specific complaints noted in source, but weight may be considered heavy for keychain use
Heavier weight (249g) makes it less suitable for lightweight pocket carry.Longer length (approx 149 mm) may not fit shallower pockets.No electronic lockout feature, requires physical lockout to prevent accidental activation.No included pocket clip; requires holster or aftermarket clip for carry.