Comparison Console
Olight Warrior 3S vs Streamlight Vantage 180 X
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight Vantage 180 X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Vantage 180 X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Warrior 3S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 820% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight Vantage 180 X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior 3S stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Vantage 180 X stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior 3S stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Vantage 180 X stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior 3S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 820% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Vantage 180 X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior 3S stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 26300% 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$199.95Most expensive
US$175.49Cheapest
Weight
176 g (6.21 oz)Heaviest
167 g (5.89 oz)Lightest
Length
139 mm (5.47 in)Longest
132 mm (5.20 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2300 lmHighest output
250 lmLowest output
Max candela
23000 cdHighest candela
7200 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
300 m (984 ft)Highest
170 m (558 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
79200 minLongest runtime
300 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Customized 3.6V 5000mAh 21700 Lithium-ion Battery
SL-B26 Rechargeable Battery Pack or CR123A Lithium batteries
Charging type
MCC3 USB magnetic charging cable
USB (via SL-B26 battery pack)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX7 (waterproof to 1m for 30 minutes)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aluminium Alloy
High-impact nylon with stainless steel clip
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useHuntingMilitary operationsSecurity and protectionPoliceEveryday carryOutdoorsSelf-defenseLaw enforcement
FirefightersHelmet-mounted useRight-angle light applicationHandheld flashlight useMulti-use versatility
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
Multi-function design adaptable to different mounting and handheld usesGood brightness level with 250 lumens max outputIPX7 waterproof and sturdy constructionLong runtimes especially on rechargeable battery
Common complaints
No SOS/beacon mode availableRelatively heavy at 176 grams for some usersBezel less aggressive but may still impact pocket comfort
Weight slightly higher for an EDC flashlight at 167gBeam distance and lumen output may be limited for some tactical needs