Olight ArkTac vs Olight Warrior 3S size comparison
The Olight Warrior 3S is 3.5 mm (0.14 in) longer than the Olight ArkTac, and 0.5 mm wider at its widest point. It is 40 g heavier (with battery).
The Olight Warrior 3S is 3.5 mm (0.14 in) longer than the Olight ArkTac, and 0.5 mm wider at its widest point. It is 40 g heavier (with battery).
Dimensions
| Olight ArkTac Check price ↗ | Olight Warrior 3S Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 135.5 mm (5.33 in) | 139 mm (5.47 in)+3.5 mm |
| Head / width | 29 mm (1.14 in) | 29.5 mm (1.16 in)+0.5 mm |
| Body | — | 29.5 mm (1.16 in) |
| Thickness | 17 mm (0.67 in) | — |
| Weight | 136 g with battery | 176 g with battery+40 g |
| Battery | Built-in | 21700 |
| Max output | 1,700 lm | 2,300 lm |
| Throw | 205 m | 300 m |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $119.99 at olight.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $119.95 at olight.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | olight.com sourced | olight.com sourced Only body diameter listed |
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ArkTac vs Warrior 3S: how they differ
Size and weight
The Olight ArkTac is the shorter light: 135.5 mm (5.33 in) against 139 mm (5.47 in), a difference of 3.5 mm (3%). At its widest point the Olight ArkTac is 0.5 mm slimmer (29 vs 29.5 mm). The Olight ArkTac is 40 g lighter (136 g vs 176 g, with battery).
Brightness and throw
The Olight Warrior 3S is rated brighter: 2,300 lm maximum vs 1,700 lm for the Olight ArkTac, 35% more. For beam distance the Olight Warrior 3S reaches further: 300 m vs 205 m rated throw (46% more).
Battery
The Olight ArkTac runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the Olight Warrior 3S runs on a removable 21700 battery. Only the Olight Warrior 3S lets you swap in a charged spare.
Price
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Olight ArkTac was $119.99 at olight.com and the Olight Warrior 3S $119.95 at olight.com. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
Both are EDC lights in our catalog.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Olight ArkTac if you want a shorter light (3.5 mm shorter), less weight (40 g lighter) and a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. Choose the Olight Warrior 3S if you want more output (2,300 lm vs 1,700 lm), longer throw (300 m vs 205 m) and a removable cell you can swap. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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ArkTac vs Warrior 3S FAQ
Which is smaller, the Olight ArkTac or the Olight Warrior 3S?
The Olight ArkTac is the shorter light: 135.5 mm (5.33 in) against 139 mm (5.47 in), a difference of 3.5 mm (3%). At its widest point the Olight ArkTac is 0.5 mm slimmer (29 vs 29.5 mm). The Olight ArkTac is 40 g lighter (136 g vs 176 g, with battery).
Which is brighter, the Olight ArkTac or the Olight Warrior 3S?
The Olight Warrior 3S is rated brighter: 2,300 lm maximum vs 1,700 lm for the Olight ArkTac, 35% more. For beam distance the Olight Warrior 3S reaches further: 300 m vs 205 m rated throw (46% more).
Which is cheaper, the Olight ArkTac or the Olight Warrior 3S?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Olight ArkTac was $119.99 at olight.com and the Olight Warrior 3S $119.95 at olight.com. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Olight ArkTac and Olight Warrior 3S use the same battery?
The Olight ArkTac runs on a built-in rechargeable battery; the Olight Warrior 3S runs on a removable 21700 battery. Only the Olight Warrior 3S lets you swap in a charged spare.
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Sources
- Olight ArkTac: specs from Olight product page (manufacturer). Price $119.99 from olight.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Olight Warrior 3S: specs from Olight product page (manufacturer). Price $119.95 from olight.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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