Olight Warrior 3S vs Fenix PD36R PRO
Quick take: The Fenix PD36R PRO costs $0.04999999999999716 less; the Fenix PD36R PRO is brighter (2,800 vs 2,300 lm); the Fenix PD36R PRO throws farther (380m vs 300m); the Fenix PD36R PRO runs longer on high (42 vs 2.5 hrs).
| Spec | Olight Warrior 3S | Fenix PD36R PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $120 | $119.95 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Tactical | Tactical |
| Lumens | 2,300 lm | 2,800 lm |
| Candela | 23,000 cd | 36,600 cd |
| Beam distance | 300m | 380m |
| Runtime | 2.5 hrs (high) | 42 hrs (max) |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| LED | CREE XHP70.2 | Luminus SFT70 |
| Beam type | Balanced | Throw |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 5 Stepped + Strobe |
| UI | Dual Switch | Dual Switch |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IP68 |
| CRI | 70 | |
| Weight | 6.2 oz | 6.0 oz (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 1.1 in | 5.7 x 1.0 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 5 Year |
What owners report
Olight Warrior 3S
- ✓2,300 lumens with genuine beam distance behind it
- ✓Aluminium body dissipates heat well; Type III hard anodising wears well
- ✓Comfortable for extended use and easy to carry for its class
- ✓Interface impressed reviewers, with instant strobe access
- ✓Magnetic charging is convenient and the cell lasts well
- ✗Not meaningfully different from the Warrior 3 or M2R Pro
- ✗Customer-service complaints, including refused repair addresses and limited warranty remedies
- ✗No wall adapter in the box
- ✗Proprietary magnetic charging rather than USB-C
- ✗Expensive next to enthusiast lights with better emitters