Tactical Flashlight Comparison: Warrior Mini 3 vs. Warrior 3S - Which should you get?

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  • čas přidán 20. 08. 2023
  • Which of these two tactical flashlights from Olight should you get? I compare both and help you to decide. Affiliate link below to Warrior 3 Mini.
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Komentáře • 61

  • @Diablo-ii4yp
    @Diablo-ii4yp Před 5 měsíci +5

    Honestly if i had to pick one id pick the 3s because of the longer run times of the 21700 battery

    • @DarrenYeoYT
      @DarrenYeoYT  Před 5 měsíci +2

      Yeah, fair call. I prefer the mini 3 but that's mainly due to it being easier to pocket.

  • @mstevens113
    @mstevens113 Před 2 měsíci +2

    The bigger 3s is potentially useless. All lights have limited run time on turbo before step down to manage heat. On this one though turbo won't activate once the battery is below a 75% charge. Tough luck if you need it after that! Never known any other light with this restriction.

    • @DarrenYeoYT
      @DarrenYeoYT  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Yeah the turbo step down is a pain - could definitely be less conservative. Warrior Mini 3 is my fav one to EDC.

  • @snowride30
    @snowride30 Před 10 měsíci +6

    I hope they add the upgrades from the mini 3 to the warrior, with the new tail button, metal side switch & sensor. Maybe a Warrior 3s Pro/Max.

    • @DarrenYeoYT
      @DarrenYeoYT  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Yeah I'm pretty sure they will. Very significant upgrades!

    • @CeeWorld69
      @CeeWorld69 Před 6 měsíci +3

      Sounds like an Iphone name lol 😂🤣

    • @yuejiang5759
      @yuejiang5759 Před 3 měsíci

      Same feeling with you, and they've added new tail button to the new warrior X4, with a type-c port

  • @tristanhidalgo8463
    @tristanhidalgo8463 Před 10 měsíci +1

    As someone who is also concerned with self defense, I’m curious about how the two flashlights would compare when used as blunt weapons by striking with the bezel.

    • @DarrenYeoYT
      @DarrenYeoYT  Před 10 měsíci +2

      Both bezels are smoothed down, no sharp edges. You'd be able to break a window fine. But I'd recommend the larger one.

  • @thetropicalraven4426
    @thetropicalraven4426 Před 5 měsíci

    Now, the 3s can disable the proximity yes? Can the mini disable the proximity sensor as well?

    • @DarrenYeoYT
      @DarrenYeoYT  Před 5 měsíci

      Nope I didn't find a way to disable it on the Warrior Mini 3

    • @HeizerNo1Paraguay
      @HeizerNo1Paraguay Před 3 měsíci +1

      ​@DarrenYeoYT
      Of course it works.
      Read the instruction manual!!!
      Figure 17
      "Obstruction caused downshift within 5 seconds, side switch operation = Double press"

  • @louisarturo5625
    @louisarturo5625 Před měsícem +1

    Hi Darren, Do you think the warrior mini 3 is still worth buying today? Or there's more better options with the same form factor and performance out there

    • @DarrenYeoYT
      @DarrenYeoYT  Před měsícem

      Yeah it is, for a small tactical 18650 light, it has a great size to candela ratio. Otherwise, there are tons of other 18650 tac lights with better performance. This one is just the easiest to pocket.

  • @randomescu
    @randomescu Před 6 měsíci

    Im not into Olight throwers, only the regular big point, and i own many of them. But in this case, the 3S for the badass look. The other one looks like an innocent Batton.

    • @DarrenYeoYT
      @DarrenYeoYT  Před 6 měsíci +1

      The warrior X3 is the serious one :D

  • @Appalachianamerican67
    @Appalachianamerican67 Před 10 měsíci +4

    The biggest thing for me is that the s3 is able to withstand recoil.

    • @DarrenYeoYT
      @DarrenYeoYT  Před 10 měsíci

      That's good to know, for me it's not a huge issue other than it protects the light if I drop it

    • @blakeolson2036
      @blakeolson2036 Před 6 měsíci

      I'm guessing they both can. And did you mean 3s?

  • @boristheblade12
    @boristheblade12 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I got to get me one of those.!

    • @DarrenYeoYT
      @DarrenYeoYT  Před 10 měsíci +1

      Which one!?

    • @boristheblade12
      @boristheblade12 Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@DarrenYeoYT olight warrior 3s black stonewash titanium finish look good.!

  • @ynotjf
    @ynotjf Před 6 měsíci +7

    There is no comparison: the 1750 Mini 3 can go into turbo multiple times but the 2300 Warrior 3S is only good for 2.5 minutes, then 1 minute if you need turbo a second time then recharge before turbo will function again.. absolute marketing BS! So essentially with the Warrior 3S you get a greenish tint 800lm high for 166 minutes with 2.5min of turbo..

    • @DarrenYeoYT
      @DarrenYeoYT  Před 6 měsíci +5

      That's the issue with putting the SFT70 and higher powered LEDs in small hosts. Runs too hot and fast step down. But running them in lower modes in those hosts is incredibly efficient. Produces more light.

    • @ynotjf
      @ynotjf Před 6 měsíci

      @@DarrenYeoYT - Nice review and thanks for the reply.

    • @DarrenYeoYT
      @DarrenYeoYT  Před 6 měsíci

      ​@@ynotjfthanks mate

  • @matthewmoscozo6377
    @matthewmoscozo6377 Před měsícem

    Pd36r pro or the olight 3s?

    • @DarrenYeoYT
      @DarrenYeoYT  Před měsícem +1

      I'd rather the Fenix if it were a survival situation as I can use other non-proprietary cells, charger. Otherwise the Warrior S3 looks and feels cooler haha.

    • @matthewmoscozo6377
      @matthewmoscozo6377 Před měsícem

      @@DarrenYeoYTgot it !😊

    • @matthewmoscozo6377
      @matthewmoscozo6377 Před měsícem

      @@DarrenYeoYT may you do a review on the edc35 vs pd36r pro

    • @DarrenYeoYT
      @DarrenYeoYT  Před měsícem +1

      Haven't had any luck getting samples from Nitecore unfortunately ​@@matthewmoscozo6377

  • @Studat
    @Studat Před 10 měsíci +2

    Both these lights struggle in the candela area. Other 21700 lights are pushing 50,000 plus candela.

    • @DarrenYeoYT
      @DarrenYeoYT  Před 10 měsíci +3

      I carry around the Warrior 3 Mini a lot these days because of the larger hotspot :D not as intense but it's useful for walks.

    • @Studat
      @Studat Před 10 měsíci +2

      @@DarrenYeoYT Nitecore is sending me the new MH12pro with the new led tech. Looks impressive on paper.

    • @Guenounovitch
      @Guenounovitch Před 10 měsíci

      @@DarrenYeoYTi prefer by far my mini 3 that my 3 x

    • @DarrenYeoYT
      @DarrenYeoYT  Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@Guenounovitch I find the mini 3 is the perfect size to EDC. But still has tons of power.

    • @cruzinthruspace
      @cruzinthruspace Před 9 měsíci +2

      Yes because candela is so important in everyday use.

  • @jbreeze8610
    @jbreeze8610 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Over priced for what you get imo

    • @DarrenYeoYT
      @DarrenYeoYT  Před 10 měsíci +5

      They have some sales on each month, some significant discounts on specific models

    • @cruzinthruspace
      @cruzinthruspace Před 9 měsíci +1

      Broke ass hater

    • @blakeolson2036
      @blakeolson2036 Před 6 měsíci +4

      What do you recommend for the same functionality for lower price or even same price?

    • @randomescu
      @randomescu Před 6 měsíci

      ​@@blakeolson2036Nitecore EDC33 is very good at a lower price. Look at Sofirn flshlights, too. They are good quality, great UI and lower price then premium flashlights.

    • @CeeWorld69
      @CeeWorld69 Před 6 měsíci

      Well for, "same price" just get this flashlight lol @@blakeolson2036