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Olight Warrior 3S vs Olight Warrior X 3

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Olight Warrior 3S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Warrior 3S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. Olight Warrior X 3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Olight Warrior 3S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.

Most expensive

Olight Warrior X 3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.

Lightest

Olight Warrior 3S stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Olight Warrior X 3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Olight Warrior 3S stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Olight Warrior X 3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Olight Warrior X 3 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Olight Warrior 3S stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 16400% 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.

Olight Warrior 3S — Beam distance: 300 m (984 ft)Olight Warrior 3S — Max candela: 23000 cdOlight Warrior 3S — Weight: 176 g (6.21 oz)Olight Warrior 3S — Length: 139 mm (5.47 in)Olight Warrior 3S — Retail price: US$199.95Olight Warrior 3S — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Olight Warrior X 3 — Beam distance: 560 m (1837 ft)Olight Warrior X 3 — Max candela: 78000 cdOlight Warrior X 3 — Weight: 255 g (8.99 oz)Olight Warrior X 3 — Length: 149.5 mm (5.89 in)Olight Warrior X 3 — Retail price: US$200Olight Warrior X 3 — Impact resistance: 2 m (7 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$199.95Cheapest
US$200Most expensive
Weight
176 g (6.21 oz)Lightest
255 g (8.99 oz)Heaviest
Length
139 mm (5.47 in)Shortest
149.5 mm (5.89 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2300 lmLowest output
2500 lmHighest output
Max candela
23000 cdLowest candela
78000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
300 m (984 ft)Lowest
560 m (1837 ft)Highest
Max runtime
79200 minLongest runtime
480 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Customized 3.6V 5000mAh 21700 Lithium-ion Battery
Customized 5000mAh 21700 Lithium-ion Battery
Charging type
MCC3 USB magnetic charging cable
MCC3 USB Magnetic Charging Cable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Aluminium Alloy
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useHuntingMilitary operationsSecurity and protectionPoliceEveryday carryOutdoorsSelf-defenseLaw enforcement
HuntingLaw EnforcementSearch & RescueSelf-defenseOutdoorsNight Security/Patrol
Common praise
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
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 SOS/beacon mode availableRelatively heavy at 176 grams for some usersBezel less aggressive but may still impact pocket comfort
Relatively large head diameter affects pocket carryBattery not replaceable with standard cells without sleeveSome users may prefer simpler interface