Fenix PD36R ACE vs Olight Warrior Ultra size comparison

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The Olight Warrior Ultra is 6 mm (0.24 in) shorter than the Fenix PD36R ACE, and 1 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 4 g lighter (with battery).

Fenix PD36R ACE · 146 mmOlight Warrior Ultra · 140 mm

The Olight Warrior Ultra is 6 mm (0.24 in) shorter than the Fenix PD36R ACE, and 1 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 4 g lighter (with battery).

Dimensions

Fenix PD36R ACE
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Olight Warrior Ultra
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Length146 mm (5.75 in)140 mm (5.51 in)−6 mm
Head / width30 mm (1.18 in)29 mm (1.14 in)−1 mm
Body26 mm (1.02 in)29 mm (1.14 in)+3 mm
Weight181.6 g with battery178 g with battery−4 g
Battery2170021700
Max output3,000 lm2,500 lm
Throw415 m320 m
TypeEDCEDC
Price$109.95 at fenixlighting.com, as of Nov 4, 2026$139.99 at olight.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
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PD36R ACE vs Warrior Ultra: how they differ

Size and weight

The Olight Warrior Ultra is the shorter light: 140 mm (5.51 in) against 146 mm (5.75 in), a difference of 6 mm (4%). At its widest point the Olight Warrior Ultra is 1 mm slimmer (29 vs 30 mm). The Olight Warrior Ultra is 4 g lighter (178 g vs 181.6 g, with battery).

Brightness and throw

The Fenix PD36R ACE is rated brighter: 3,000 lm maximum vs 2,500 lm for the Olight Warrior Ultra, 20% more. For beam distance the Fenix PD36R ACE reaches further: 415 m vs 320 m rated throw (30% 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 Ultra $139.99 at olight.com, so the Fenix PD36R ACE cost $30.04 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 2,500 lm) and longer throw (415 m vs 320 m). Choose the Olight Warrior Ultra if you want a shorter light (6 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 Ultra FAQ

Which is smaller, the Fenix PD36R ACE or the Olight Warrior Ultra?

The Olight Warrior Ultra is the shorter light: 140 mm (5.51 in) against 146 mm (5.75 in), a difference of 6 mm (4%). At its widest point the Olight Warrior Ultra is 1 mm slimmer (29 vs 30 mm). The Olight Warrior Ultra is 4 g lighter (178 g vs 181.6 g, with battery).

Which is brighter, the Fenix PD36R ACE or the Olight Warrior Ultra?

The Fenix PD36R ACE is rated brighter: 3,000 lm maximum vs 2,500 lm for the Olight Warrior Ultra, 20% more. For beam distance the Fenix PD36R ACE reaches further: 415 m vs 320 m rated throw (30% more).

Which is cheaper, the Fenix PD36R ACE or the Olight Warrior Ultra?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix PD36R ACE was $109.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Olight Warrior Ultra $139.99 at olight.com, so the Fenix PD36R ACE cost $30.04 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Do the Fenix PD36R ACE and Olight Warrior Ultra use the same battery?

Both run on a removable 21700 battery, so spare cells work in either light.

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