Comparison Console
Fenix PD36R V2.0 vs Olight Warrior 3S
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix PD36R V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD36R V2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Warrior 3S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix PD36R V2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior 3S stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior 3S stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R V2.0 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior 3S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R V2.0 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior 3S stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 174% 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$99.95Cheapest
US$199.95Most expensive
Weight
167 g (5.89 oz)Lightest
176 g (6.21 oz)Heaviest
Length
140.7 mm (5.54 in)Longest
139 mm (5.47 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1700 lmLowest output
2300 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
23000 cd
Beam distance
396 m (1299 ft)Highest
300 m (984 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
28920 minShortest runtime
79200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 li-ion rechargeable
Customized 3.6V 5000mAh 21700 Lithium-ion Battery
Charging type
USB-C (up to 18W fast charging)
MCC3 USB magnetic charging cable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
A6061-T6 aluminum
Aluminium Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
EDCBackpack carryLong runtimeOutdoor use
Tactical useHuntingMilitary operationsSecurity and protectionPoliceEveryday carryOutdoorsSelf-defenseLaw enforcement
Common praise
High brightness outputLong runtimeFast chargingGood build quality and durabilityMultiple lighting modes including eco and strobeWaterproof and dustproof (IP68)
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
No significant complaints noted in sources
No SOS/beacon mode availableRelatively heavy at 176 grams for some usersBezel less aggressive but may still impact pocket comfort