Nitecore EDC25 vs Olight Warrior 3S size comparison
The Olight Warrior 3S is 2.6 mm (0.10 in) longer than the Nitecore EDC25, and 2 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 72 g heavier (with battery).
Nitecore EDC25: Photo: Nitecore · Olight Warrior 3S: Photo: Olight · Image policy
The Olight Warrior 3S is 2.6 mm (0.10 in) longer than the Nitecore EDC25, and 2 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 72 g heavier (with battery).
Dimensions
| Nitecore EDC25 Check price ↗ | Olight Warrior 3S Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 136.4 mm (5.37 in) | 139 mm (5.47 in)+2.6 mm |
| Head / width | 31.5 mm (1.24 in) | 29.5 mm (1.16 in)−2 mm |
| Body | — | 29.5 mm (1.16 in) |
| Thickness | 21.3 mm (0.84 in) | — |
| Weight | 104 g with battery | 176 g with battery+72 g |
| Battery | Built-in | 21700 |
| Max output | 3,000 lm | 2,300 lm |
| Throw | — | 300 m |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $74.95 at nitecorestore.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $119.95 at olight.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | nitecorestore.com sourced Listed L-5.37" x W-1.24" x H-0.84", 3.67 oz; converted | olight.com sourced Only body diameter listed |
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EDC25 vs Warrior 3S: how they differ
Size and weight
The Nitecore EDC25 is the shorter light: 136.4 mm (5.37 in) against 139 mm (5.47 in), a difference of 2.6 mm (2%). At its widest point the Olight Warrior 3S is 2 mm slimmer (29.5 vs 31.5 mm). The Nitecore EDC25 is 72 g lighter (104 g vs 176 g, with battery).
Brightness and throw
The Nitecore EDC25 is rated brighter: 3,000 lm maximum vs 2,300 lm for the Olight Warrior 3S, 30% more.
Battery
The Nitecore EDC25 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 Nitecore EDC25 was $74.95 at nitecorestore.com and the Olight Warrior 3S $119.95 at olight.com, so the Nitecore EDC25 cost $45.00 less. 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 Nitecore EDC25 if you want less weight (72 g lighter), more output (3,000 lm vs 2,300 lm) and a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. Choose the Olight Warrior 3S if you want a slimmer profile (2 mm narrower) 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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EDC25 vs Warrior 3S FAQ
Which is smaller, the Nitecore EDC25 or the Olight Warrior 3S?
The Nitecore EDC25 is the shorter light: 136.4 mm (5.37 in) against 139 mm (5.47 in), a difference of 2.6 mm (2%). At its widest point the Olight Warrior 3S is 2 mm slimmer (29.5 vs 31.5 mm). The Nitecore EDC25 is 72 g lighter (104 g vs 176 g, with battery).
Which is brighter, the Nitecore EDC25 or the Olight Warrior 3S?
The Nitecore EDC25 is rated brighter: 3,000 lm maximum vs 2,300 lm for the Olight Warrior 3S, 30% more.
Which is cheaper, the Nitecore EDC25 or the Olight Warrior 3S?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Nitecore EDC25 was $74.95 at nitecorestore.com and the Olight Warrior 3S $119.95 at olight.com, so the Nitecore EDC25 cost $45.00 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Nitecore EDC25 and Olight Warrior 3S use the same battery?
The Nitecore EDC25 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
- Nitecore EDC25: specs from manufacturer published specs as listed by nitecorestore.com. Photo from manufacturer: the maker's own product photo with the background removed, scaled to the published length and diameter (Photo: Nitecore; image policy). Price $74.95 from nitecorestore.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
- Olight Warrior 3S: specs from Olight product page (manufacturer). Photo from manufacturer: the maker's own product photo with the background removed, scaled to the published length and diameter (Photo: Olight; image policy). Price $119.95 from olight.com, checked Nov 4, 2026; prices change often.
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