Olight ArkTac Ultra vs Olight Warrior 3S size comparison
The Olight Warrior 3S is 3.4 mm (0.13 in) longer than the Olight ArkTac Ultra, and 0.5 mm wider at its widest point. It is 36 g heavier (with battery).
The Olight Warrior 3S is 3.4 mm (0.13 in) longer than the Olight ArkTac Ultra, and 0.5 mm wider at its widest point. It is 36 g heavier (with battery).
Dimensions
| Olight ArkTac Ultra Check price ↗ | Olight Warrior 3S Check price ↗ | |
| Length | 135.6 mm (5.34 in) | 139 mm (5.47 in)+3.4 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 | 140 g with battery | 176 g with battery+36 g |
| Battery | Built-in | 21700 |
| Max output | — | 2,300 lm |
| Throw | — | 300 m |
| Type | EDC | EDC |
| Price | $159.99 at olight.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 | $119.95 at olight.com, as of Nov 4, 2026 |
| Source | olight.com unverified Dims from ArkTac series comparison table (row assumed to be Ultra); re-check on ArkTac Ultra page | olight.com sourced Only body diameter listed |
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ArkTac Ultra vs Warrior 3S: how they differ
Size and weight
The Olight ArkTac Ultra is the shorter light: 135.6 mm (5.34 in) against 139 mm (5.47 in), a difference of 3.4 mm (2%). At its widest point the Olight ArkTac Ultra is 0.5 mm slimmer (29 vs 29.5 mm). The Olight ArkTac Ultra is 36 g lighter (140 g vs 176 g, with battery).
Brightness and throw
The Olight Warrior 3S is rated at 2,300 lm; we have no published maximum for the Olight ArkTac Ultra.
Battery
The Olight ArkTac Ultra 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 Ultra was $159.99 at olight.com and the Olight Warrior 3S $119.95 at olight.com, so the Olight Warrior 3S cost $40.04 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 Olight ArkTac Ultra if you want a shorter light (3.4 mm shorter), less weight (36 g lighter) and a built-in battery with no separate cell to buy. Choose the Olight Warrior 3S if you want 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 Ultra vs Warrior 3S FAQ
Which is smaller, the Olight ArkTac Ultra or the Olight Warrior 3S?
The Olight ArkTac Ultra is the shorter light: 135.6 mm (5.34 in) against 139 mm (5.47 in), a difference of 3.4 mm (2%). At its widest point the Olight ArkTac Ultra is 0.5 mm slimmer (29 vs 29.5 mm). The Olight ArkTac Ultra is 36 g lighter (140 g vs 176 g, with battery).
Which is cheaper, the Olight ArkTac Ultra or the Olight Warrior 3S?
When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Olight ArkTac Ultra was $159.99 at olight.com and the Olight Warrior 3S $119.95 at olight.com, so the Olight Warrior 3S cost $40.04 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.
Do the Olight ArkTac Ultra and Olight Warrior 3S use the same battery?
The Olight ArkTac Ultra 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 Ultra: specs from Olight product page (manufacturer). Some values could not be confirmed on a second source and are marked unverified. Price $159.99 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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