Comparison Console
Nitecore MH40 Pro 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 6% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior X 3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior X 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior X 3 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior X 3 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore MH40 Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 675% 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$176.46Cheapest
US$200Most expensive
Weight
270 g (9.52 oz)Heaviest
255 g (8.99 oz)Lightest
Length
256 mm (10.08 in)Longest
149.5 mm (5.89 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3500 lmHighest output
2500 lmLowest output
Max candela
423000 cdHighest candela
78000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1300 m (4265 ft)Highest
560 m (1837 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3720 minLongest runtime
480 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x 21700 Li-ion NBP100R (included)
Customized 5000mAh 21700 Lithium-ion Battery
Charging type
USB-C with built-in charging port
MCC3 USB Magnetic Charging Cable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 meters submersible)
IPX8
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Aero grade aluminium alloy HA III military grade hard-anodised finish
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Law enforcementSearch and rescuePatrollingCavingHunting
HuntingLaw EnforcementSearch & RescueSelf-defenseOutdoorsNight Security/Patrol
Common praise
High maximum output of 3500 lumensVery long beam distance up to 1300 metersDurable aero grade aluminum construction with military grade hard-anodizingIP68 waterproof rating with submersibility up to 2 metersIncludes rechargeable battery pack with built-in USB-C chargingMultiple brightness and special modes with tactical controls
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
No explicit complaints found in the provided sources
Relatively large head diameter affects pocket carryBattery not replaceable with standard cells without sleeveSome users may prefer simpler interface
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