Fenix PD35R ACE vs Olight Warrior 3S size comparison

PD35R ACE vs Warrior 3S: how they differ

Size and weight

The Olight Warrior 3S is the shorter light: 139 mm (5.47 in) against 140.5 mm (5.53 in), a difference of 1.5 mm (1%). At its widest point the Fenix PD35R ACE is 3 mm slimmer (26.5 vs 29.5 mm). The Fenix PD35R ACE is 31 g lighter (145 g vs 176 g, with battery).

Brightness and throw

The Olight Warrior 3S is rated brighter: 2,300 lm maximum vs 2,000 lm for the Fenix PD35R ACE, 15% more. For beam distance the Fenix PD35R ACE reaches further: 380 m vs 300 m rated throw (27% more).

Battery

The Fenix PD35R ACE runs on a removable CR123A battery; the Olight Warrior 3S runs on a removable 21700 battery. For scale, a CR123A cell is about 17 × 34.5 mm and a 21700 about 21 × 70 mm (nominal).

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix PD35R ACE was $85.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Olight Warrior 3S $119.95 at olight.com, so the Fenix PD35R ACE cost $34.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Type

Both are EDC lights in our catalog with a tube body.

Which should you buy?

Choose the Fenix PD35R ACE if you want a slimmer profile (3 mm narrower), less weight (31 g lighter) and longer throw (380 m vs 300 m). Choose the Olight Warrior 3S if you want more output (2,300 lm vs 2,000 lm). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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