Fenix PD36 TAC vs Olight Warrior 3S size comparison
The Olight Warrior 3S is 1 mm (0.04 in) shorter than the Fenix PD36 TAC, and 3 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs without battery), so compare them with care.
The Olight Warrior 3S is 1 mm (0.04 in) shorter than the Fenix PD36 TAC, and 3 mm wider at its widest point. Weights are published on different bases (with battery vs without battery), so compare them with care.
Dimensions
| Fenix PD36 TAC Check price ↗ | Olight Warrior 3S Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 140 mm (5.51 in) | 139 mm (5.47 in)−1 mm |
| Head / width | 26.5 mm (1.04 in) | 29.5 mm (1.16 in)+3 mm |
| Body | 25.4 mm (1.00 in) | 29.5 mm (1.16 in)+4.1 mm |
| Weight | 92 g without battery | 176 g with battery |
| Battery | 21700 | 21700 |
| Max output | 3,000 lm | 2,300 lm |
| Throw | 274 m | 300 m |
| Type | Tactical | EDC |
| Price | $99.95 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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PD36 TAC vs Warrior 3S: how they differ
Size and weight
The Olight Warrior 3S is the shorter light: 139 mm (5.47 in) against 140 mm (5.51 in), a difference of 1 mm (1%). At its widest point the Fenix PD36 TAC is 3 mm slimmer (26.5 vs 29.5 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix PD36 TAC: 92 g without battery; Olight Warrior 3S: 176 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Brightness and throw
The Fenix PD36 TAC is rated brighter: 3,000 lm maximum vs 2,300 lm for the Olight Warrior 3S, 30% more. For beam distance the Olight Warrior 3S reaches further: 300 m vs 274 m rated throw (9% 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 PD36 TAC was $99.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Olight Warrior 3S $119.95 at olight.com, so the Fenix PD36 TAC cost $20.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Type
The Fenix PD36 TAC is listed as tactical and the Olight Warrior 3S as edc, so they suit different jobs.
Which should you buy?
Choose the Fenix PD36 TAC if you want a slimmer profile (3 mm narrower) and more output (3,000 lm vs 2,300 lm). On the specs we track, the Fenix PD36 TAC is ahead or level everywhere; the Olight Warrior 3S makes sense mainly if its price, interface or a feature we don't track suits you better. We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.
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PD36 TAC vs Warrior 3S FAQ
Which is smaller, the Fenix PD36 TAC or the Olight Warrior 3S?
The Olight Warrior 3S is the shorter light: 139 mm (5.47 in) against 140 mm (5.51 in), a difference of 1 mm (1%). At its widest point the Fenix PD36 TAC is 3 mm slimmer (26.5 vs 29.5 mm). Weights are published on different bases (Fenix PD36 TAC: 92 g without battery; Olight Warrior 3S: 176 g with battery), so they are not directly comparable.
Which is brighter, the Fenix PD36 TAC or the Olight Warrior 3S?
The Fenix PD36 TAC is rated brighter: 3,000 lm maximum vs 2,300 lm for the Olight Warrior 3S, 30% more. For beam distance the Olight Warrior 3S reaches further: 300 m vs 274 m rated throw (9% more).
Which is cheaper, the Fenix PD36 TAC or the Olight Warrior 3S?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Fenix PD36 TAC was $99.95 at fenixlighting.com and the Olight Warrior 3S $119.95 at olight.com, so the Fenix PD36 TAC cost $20.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Fenix PD36 TAC 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 PD36 TAC: specs from Fenix product page (manufacturer). Price $99.95 from fenixlighting.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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