Olight Warrior 3S vs Olight Arkfeld Pro
Quick take: The Olight Warrior 3S is brighter (2,300 vs 1,300 lm); the Olight Warrior 3S throws farther (346m vs 102m).
| Spec | Olight Warrior 3S | Olight Arkfeld Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $100 | $100 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Tactical | EDC |
| Lumens | 2,300 lm | 1,300 lm |
| Candela | 30,000 cd | 2,600 cd |
| Beam distance | 346m | 102m |
| Runtime | 2.5 hrs (high) | 2.5 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 21700 | Built-in |
| LED | CREE XHP70.2 | White LED + 365nm UV + Green Laser |
| Beam type | Balanced | Flood |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 5 Stepped + UV |
| UI | Dual Switch | Dual Switch |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IPX7 |
| CRI | 70 | 70 |
| Weight | 5.1 oz | 3.9 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 1.1 in | 4.7 x 1.1 in |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
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
Olight Arkfeld Pro
- ✓Genuine 365nm UV rather than the cheaper 395nm — useful for real detection work
- ✓Three light sources in one flat body: white, green laser and UV
- ✓Flat shape carries far better in a pocket than a tube light
- ✓AL6061-T6 body with stainless steel fittings and a good anodised finish
- ✓Owners report months between charges in normal use
- ✗No ZWB2 filter on the UV, so visible light leaks and washes out fluorescence
- ✗The UV is underpowered and only really works in a dark room
- ✗White output stayed at 1,300 lumens while the laser got upgraded instead
- ✗Some units shipped with turbo and strobe swapped — patched, not recalled
- ✗The rotary switch feels lower quality than the previous model's