Comparison Console
Fenix PD36R vs Olight Warrior Mini 2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Olight Warrior Mini 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Warrior Mini 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Warrior Mini 2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Warrior Mini 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior Mini 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior Mini 2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior Mini 2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 124% 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$121.35Most expensive
US$108Cheapest
Weight
167 g (5.89 oz)Heaviest
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
Length
140.7 mm (5.54 in)Longest
118 mm (4.65 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1700 lmLowest output
1750 lmHighest output
Max candela
132000 cdHighest candela
12300 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
396 m (1299 ft)Highest
220 m (722 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
28920 minShortest runtime
64800 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 rechargeable 21700 lithium-ion battery
Customized 3500mAh 3.6V 18650 Rechargeable Battery
Charging type
USB Type-C 18W fast charging
Magnetic USB (MCC3) charging cable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8 (underwater 1 meter)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
6061-T6 Aluminum with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
EDC and outdoor lightingExtended outdoor adventuresUsers needing a bright, durable, rechargeable flashlight
EDC carryTactical useSearch and rescueUnderwater use
Common praise
Impressive brightness and beam distanceExcellent battery runtime and fast USB-C chargingRugged build quality with IP68 waterproof ratingVersatile 2-way body clip for hands-free carry
Very bright output with balanced beamCompact size and comfortable gripLong runtime especially on low modesSmart proximity sensor to prevent overheatingMagnetic charging cable is convenientDurable with IPX8 waterproof and 1.5m impact resistance
Common complaints
Higher cost compared to simpler flashlightsFlat side switch can be hard to locate by feel
Magnet does not hold securely at 90 degree mounting angle causing tippingLockout mode disables tactical tail switch which may be inconvenient