Fenix PD36R ACE vs Olight Warrior 3S size comparison
The Olight Warrior 3S is 7 mm (0.28 in) shorter than the Fenix PD36R ACE, and 0.5 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 6 g lighter (with battery).
The Olight Warrior 3S is 7 mm (0.28 in) shorter than the Fenix PD36R ACE, and 0.5 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 6 g lighter (with battery).
Dimensions
| Fenix PD36R ACE Check price ↗ | Olight Warrior 3S Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 146 mm (5.75 in) | 139 mm (5.47 in)−7 mm |
| Head / width | 30 mm (1.18 in) | 29.5 mm (1.16 in)−0.5 mm |
| Body | 26 mm (1.02 in) | 29.5 mm (1.16 in)+3.5 mm |
| Weight | 181.6 g with battery | 176 g with battery−6 g |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| Max output | 3,000 lm | 2,300 lm |
| Throw | 415 m | 300 m |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $109.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $119.95 at olight.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | fenixlighting.com sourced | olight.com sourced Only body diameter listed |
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PD36R ACE vs Warrior 3S: how they differ
Size and weight
The Olight Warrior 3S is the shorter light: 139 mm (5.47 in) against 146 mm (5.75 in), a difference of 7 mm (5%). At its widest point the Olight Warrior 3S is 0.5 mm slimmer (29.5 vs 30 mm). The Olight Warrior 3S is 6 g lighter (176 g vs 181.6 g, with battery).
Brightness and throw
The Fenix PD36R ACE is rated brighter: 3,000 lm maximum vs 2,300 lm for the Olight Warrior 3S, 30% more. For beam distance the Fenix PD36R ACE reaches further: 415 m vs 300 m rated throw (38% more).
Battery
Both run on a removable 21700 battery, so spare cells work in either light.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix PD36R ACE was $109.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Olight Warrior 3S $119.95 at olight.com, so the Fenix PD36R ACE cost $10.00 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 PD36R ACE if you want more output (3,000 lm vs 2,300 lm) and longer throw (415 m vs 300 m). Choose the Olight Warrior 3S if you want a shorter light (7 mm shorter). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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PD36R ACE vs Warrior 3S FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix PD36R ACE or the Olight Warrior 3S?
The Olight Warrior 3S is the shorter light: 139 mm (5.47 in) against 146 mm (5.75 in), a difference of 7 mm (5%). At its widest point the Olight Warrior 3S is 0.5 mm slimmer (29.5 vs 30 mm). The Olight Warrior 3S is 6 g lighter (176 g vs 181.6 g, with battery).
Which is brighter, the Fenix PD36R ACE or the Olight Warrior 3S?
The Fenix PD36R ACE is rated brighter: 3,000 lm maximum vs 2,300 lm for the Olight Warrior 3S, 30% more. For beam distance the Fenix PD36R ACE reaches further: 415 m vs 300 m rated throw (38% more).
Which is cheaper, the Fenix PD36R ACE or the Olight Warrior 3S?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix PD36R ACE was $109.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Olight Warrior 3S $119.95 at olight.com, so the Fenix PD36R ACE cost $10.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Fenix PD36R ACE and Olight Warrior 3S use the same battery?
Both run on a removable 21700 battery, so spare cells work in either light.
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Sources
- Fenix PD36R ACE: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Drawing: shape measured from manufacturer photo (batteryjunction.com), scaled to the published length and diameter. Price $109.95 from fenixlighting.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Olight Warrior 3S: specs from Olight product page (manufacturer). Drawing: shape measured from manufacturer photo (flashlightgo.com), scaled to the published length and diameter. Price $119.95 from olight.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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