Comparison Console
Olight Javelot Mini 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 32% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Warrior Mini 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Warrior Mini 3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 75% 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 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Javelot Mini stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior Mini 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Javelot Mini stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Javelot Mini stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior Mini 3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Javelot Mini stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior Mini 3 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 8991% 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$100Most expensive
US$87.95Cheapest
Weight
154 g (5.43 oz)Heaviest
105 g (3.70 oz)Lightest
Length
115 mm (4.53 in)Longest
106.5 mm (4.19 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmLowest output
1750 lmHighest output
Max candela
88320 cdHighest candela
14400 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
600 m (1969 ft)Highest
240 m (787 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
297 minShortest runtime
27000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18500 rechargeable lithium-ion
1*18650 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
Magnetic USB proprietary (MCC1A/MCC3)
Proprietary magnetic MCC3 charging cable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aircraft-grade aluminum
Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Long-range illuminationEveryday carrySearch and rescueLaw enforcement and securityOutdoor adventures
EDCTactical useSelf-defenseOutdoors lighting
Common praise
Impressive throw distance for compact sizeBalanced softer beam with round light sourceVibrating low battery indicatorReliable magnetic chargingDurable aircraft-grade aluminum constructionIPX8 waterproof ratingSimple and intuitive tail switch interface
High output lumens for sizeSolid build qualityDual switches for tactical and daily useIPX8 waterproof ratingMagnetic charging convenience
Common complaints
Absence of pocket clip and lanyard attachmentNo lockout mode increases risk of accidental activationBattery size (18500) less common than 18650 or 21700No spare o-rings included
Minor size reduction from previous model may affect grip comfortNo increase in max output from previous generationTail switch complexity may require learning curve