Olight/Tactical

Olight Warrior 3S

Name: Olight Warrior 3S
Brand: Olight
Price: 120 USD
Availability: InStock

Olight's flagship tactical with magnetic charging and a tail switch. The Warrior 3S has a strong following for its build quality and dual-switch interface.

Beam profile

Balanced, about 20° wide. A usable hotspot with enough spill to see around it.

Estimated from 2,300 lm ÷ 23,000 cd — how this works

$120

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Specifications

Output: 2300lm
Peak intensity: 23000cd
Beam distance: 300m
Emitter: CREE XHP70.2
Colour rendering: 70 CRI
Beam type: Balanced
Cell: 21700
Runtime: 2.5 hrs (high)
Modes: 5 Stepped
Interface: Dual Switch
Water/dust: IPX8
Dimensions: 5.5 x 1.1 in
Weight: 6.2 oz
Warranty: Lifetime

Manufacturer figures, measured to ANSI FL1 where the brand states it.

Features

Pocket Clip Waterproof (IP67+)Tail Switch Momentary Mode

What owners report

Olight Warrior 3S/4 sources reviewed

Olight's tactical workhorse, and reviewers are consistent about what it does well: 2,300 lumens with real beam distance, a body that dissipates heat properly, Type III hard anodising that resists wear, and an interface they rate highly. It's comfortable to hold for long periods and the rechargeable cell lasts and charges conveniently.

Two caveats. The first is that it isn't a dramatic step on from the Warrior 3 or M2R Pro — if you own either, reviewers say there's little reason to upgrade. The second is Olight's customer service, which draws real complaints: owners report being refused a repair address and offered limited warranty remedies. No wall adapter is included, which is a small irritation on a light at this price.

Consistently praised

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

Common complaints

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

Questions people ask

Is it worth upgrading from a Warrior 3 or M2R Pro?: Reviewers say no — the differences are incremental. Buy it if you're coming to the line fresh, not to replace a working predecessor.
What's the customer service concern?: Owners have reported difficulty getting warranty service, including being refused a repair address. It's worth knowing before you rely on the warranty as part of the value.
How does the charging work?: Olight's proprietary magnetic contacts. Convenient in use, but it means carrying their cable rather than the USB-C one you already have.
Is it a good EDC light?: It's on the large side for pocket carry and aimed at duty use. For everyday carry, the Baton line is the better Olight.

Sources (4)