Comparison Console
Olight Warrior 3S vs SureFire X400V
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
SureFire X400V stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Warrior 3S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Warrior 3S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 557% 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 73% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400V stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 275% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400V stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior 3S stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400V stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior 3S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 557% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire X400V 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 52700% 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$749Most expensive
Weight
176 g (6.21 oz)Heaviest
162 g (5.71 oz)Lightest
Length
139 mm (5.47 in)Longest
101 mm (3.98 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2300 lmHighest output
350 lmLowest output
Max candela
23000 cdHighest candela
11500 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
300 m (984 ft)Highest
225 m (738 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
79200 minLongest runtime
150 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Customized 3.6V 5000mAh 21700 Lithium-ion Battery
Two 123A lithium
Charging type
MCC3 USB magnetic charging cable
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX8
IPX4
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminium Alloy
Aluminum with Mil-Spec hard anodizing
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useHuntingMilitary operationsSecurity and protectionPoliceEveryday carryOutdoorsSelf-defenseLaw enforcement
Tactical operationsUse with night vision devicesForce-on-force trainingWeapon mounting on handguns and long guns
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
Versatile dual-spectrum illumination modesHigh-quality recoil-proof LEDs with stable outputMultiple activation switch options with ambidextrous controlsDurable aerospace aluminum body with hard anodized finishEffective infrared laser for stealth and training
Common complaints
No SOS/beacon mode availableRelatively heavy at 176 grams for some usersBezel less aggressive but may still impact pocket comfort
Relatively short runtime on high output white lightNo rechargeable battery or charging options includedIPX4 water resistance may not suit extreme wet environmentsRelatively high retail price compared to casual flashlights