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Olight Warrior 3S vs SureFire E2D LED Defender Ultra
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire E2D LED Defender Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Warrior 3S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Warrior 3S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 360% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Warrior 3S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E2D LED Defender Ultra stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E2D LED Defender Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior 3S stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E2D LED Defender Ultra stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior 3S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 360% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire E2D LED Defender Ultra 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 58567% 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$199.95Cheapest
US$265Most expensive
Weight
176 g (6.21 oz)Heaviest
119 g (4.20 oz)Lightest
Length
139 mm (5.47 in)Shortest
142 mm (5.59 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2300 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
23000 cdHighest candela
16000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
300 m (984 ft)Highest
127 m (417 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
79200 minLongest runtime
135 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Customized 3.6V 5000mAh 21700 Lithium-ion Battery
2 x 123A lithium primary batteries
Charging type
MCC3 USB magnetic charging cable
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
Unknown
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminium Alloy
Hard anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useHuntingMilitary operationsSecurity and protectionPoliceEveryday carryOutdoorsSelf-defenseLaw enforcement
Self-defenseGeneral purpose handheld useTactical applications
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
Highly versatile beam combining long reach and wide spillGood runtime with thermal regulation extending useSecure grip with aggressive knurling and flared tail capLifetime warranty
Common complaints
No SOS/beacon mode availableRelatively heavy at 176 grams for some usersBezel less aggressive but may still impact pocket comfort
High retail priceAggressive bezel styling may not appeal to all users
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