Comparison Console
Olight Warrior Mini 3 vs ThruNite Defender
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 3% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Defender stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Warrior Mini 3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Defender stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior Mini 3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior Mini 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior Mini 3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Defender stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Warrior Mini 3 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2547% 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$87.95Most expensive
US$76Cheapest
Weight
105 g (3.70 oz)Lightest
108 g (3.81 oz)Heaviest
Length
106.5 mm (4.19 in)Shortest
118 mm (4.65 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1750 lmHighest output
1619 lmLowest output
Max candela
14400 cdHighest candela
4880 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
240 m (787 ft)Highest
139 m (456 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
27000 minLongest runtime
1020 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1*18650 rechargeable lithium-ion
Built-in 1500mAh LiPo
Charging type
Proprietary magnetic MCC3 charging cable
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX7
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aluminum alloy
HAIII black anodized 6061 aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
EDCTactical useSelf-defenseOutdoors lighting
EDC utility tasksInspection workMechanicsElectriciansHVAC professionals
Common praise
High output lumens for sizeSolid build qualityDual switches for tactical and daily useIPX8 waterproof ratingMagnetic charging convenience
Versatile 3-in-1 lighting with white, UV, and laserFlat and pocketable designUSB-C charging with battery level indicatorsStrong magnetic base and two-way clipGood runtime and output for EDC
Common complaints
Minor size reduction from previous model may affect grip comfortNo increase in max output from previous generationTail switch complexity may require learning curve
Moonlight mode activation is somewhat slowBattery is built-in and not user replaceableLight heats up under extended Turbo useLow CRI cool white tint
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