Comparison Console
Fenix PD40R V2.0 vs Olight Warrior Mini 3
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Warrior Mini 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Warrior Mini 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Warrior Mini 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior Mini 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior Mini 3 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior Mini 3 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 411% 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$165Most expensive
US$87.95Cheapest
Weight
117 g (4.13 oz)Heaviest
105 g (3.70 oz)Lightest
Length
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
106.5 mm (4.19 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
1750 lmLowest output
Max candela
40567 cdHighest candela
14400 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
405 m (1329 ft)Highest
240 m (787 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
5280 minShortest runtime
27000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 rechargeable li-ion battery
1*18650 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
Proprietary magnetic MCC3 charging cable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
A6061-T6 aircraft grade aluminium
Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Professional useGeneral purpose useInspectionWalking a dogSituations requiring versatile brightness levels
EDCTactical useSelf-defenseOutdoors lighting
Common praise
High maximum and sustained brightnessSmooth and easy rotary switch operationGood battery runtime with included 21700 batterySolid build quality with aircraft grade aluminiumIP68 dust and waterproof ratedComes with holster and spare o-rings
High output lumens for sizeSolid build qualityDual switches for tactical and daily useIPX8 waterproof ratingMagnetic charging convenience
Common complaints
Packaging not very stylishNo included AC adapter for chargingRotary switch may require getting used to
Minor size reduction from previous model may affect grip comfortNo increase in max output from previous generationTail switch complexity may require learning curve