Olight Warrior 3S vs Olight Warrior X Pro
Quick take: The Olight Warrior 3S costs $10 less; the Olight Warrior 3S is brighter (2,300 vs 2,250 lm); the Olight Warrior X Pro throws farther (438m vs 346m); the Olight Warrior 3S runs longer on high (2.5 vs 2 hrs).
| Spec | Olight Warrior 3S | Olight Warrior X Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $100 | $110 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Tactical | Tactical |
| Lumens | 2,300 lm | 2,250 lm |
| Candela | 30,000 cd | 48,000 cd |
| Beam distance | 346m | 438m |
| Runtime | 2.5 hrs (high) | 2 hrs (high) |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| LED | CREE XHP70.2 | CREE XHP35 HI |
| Beam type | Balanced | Throw |
| Modes | 5 Stepped | 3 Stepped |
| UI | Dual Switch | Dual Switch |
| IP rating | IPX8 | IPX8 |
| CRI | 70 | 70 |
| Weight | 5.1 oz | 5.3 oz |
| Dimensions | 5.5 x 1.1 in | 6.0 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 Warrior X Pro
- ✓62,500 candela — lights a deer-sized target at 50-80 yards with detail
- ✓Enough spill to be usable close in, unlike many pure throwers
- ✓Vibrating low-battery indicator
- ✓Distinctive crenellated bezel makes it easy to identify by feel and sight
- ✓Solidly built and genuinely rugged
- ✗Single tailcap switch — you change grip every time you change mode
- ✗Too large for pocket carry, with no genuinely low mode for close work
- ✗Bezel is Loctited shut, so the emitter can't be replaced
- ✗Proprietary 21700 cell, with spares around $28
- ✗No replacement bezel gaskets available, and the gasket glows visibly in the dark