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).
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 |
| 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.
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.
Check price ↗ Nitecore EDC25 Check price ↗ Olight Warrior 3S
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.
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.