Olight Warrior Mini 3 Full Review (and compared to mini 2) 

The review I've been waiting for! That aerial view is such a great addition. 👍Your videos are top notch! Keep up the great work!

You can disable the proximity sensor on the WM2. The manual does NOT give these instructions. Unscrew tail to disconnect the battery. Hold side switch while screwing the tail back on. Flashlight will come on in moonlight mode. Click the side switch very fast (10-15 times) until the light turns off. Strobe will activate while you're still clicking, but keep clicking until it turns off. To turn it back on, unscrew the tail to disconnect the battery, then put it back together.

Great video and as others have stated the arial shots are a greta addition. I did hear that thebbew switch is metal and not plastic. So another nice upgrade. I loved the original WM and felt even thiugh the size increase in the 2 was minimal it did really change the pocketablity. So happy to see the return to the shorter profile and uniformed size head width with the body.

Fun fact, you can disable the prox sensor on the WM2 through a 'secret' mode. So if the annoying sensor is your only reason for upgrading, just look up how to disable it on the WM2, and save some money. The WM3 is sweet either way tho.

Regarding the clip, I'm fine with beam up carry. But I do like the Warrior Mini 2 design for the tail clip slot. I use that for the lanyard connector with the provided carabiner.

Great video! Great presentation & comparaison. I have the Baton 3 pro and was wondering about the WM3... The Aerial view is amazing!!!!

Really enjoying the new overhead beam shots

Ohh someone got a drone! Nice! Great and informative review as always, thanks for all the work you put into them! Cheers 🍻

Awesome review, love that drone aerial view! Head up carry for a tail switch light is superior. When the light is in the pocket, you just run your thumb down the side of the light until the crease joint of your thumb gets to the tail switch then bend that digit of you thumb so that the pad is already on the switch ready to go as you’re deploying from the pocket. Would like to see how the output compares to the Thrunite tn12 pro. Still hoping that Olight comes out with an 18350 version of the m2r warrior with very high candela, 70k+, and a traditional beam with spill. Not that projected lumen circle they have had in the past.

I loved the drone shot, this review couldn't be more complete 💯

Great review and comparison, just what I was looking for! Already got a Mini2, and I'm bouncing around the thought of getting either a Mini3 or a W3S from the summer sale. Considering the old M2R Warrior (which I sold) was the love of my life, I might have to get the 3S.

Really like the new in the air overhead shot! Thanks for the review.

Best flashlight review channel on IW

Omg yes. I saw the release yesterday and serached for Reviwes and hoped i`ll find one from you and here it is. Thanks for all your awesome Reviews and quick response.

Unfortunately the clip position is an absolute deal breaker for me. Thank you for the review.

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Excellent upgrade. Love the way they went back to the original size!

The new shots are amazing, it offers a very nice pov. Just a little tip, in the first part the overhead isn't synchronized with the main video. Other than that great review and comparison as always

Great review! I think the non-optional head-up carry is to prevent pocket burns. Seems like a shrewd thing for a flashlight company to do. It's does mean this light absolutely won't work for me though. While a magnetic tail won't pick up metal from the environment in a head-up carry, it absolutely will draw out anything metal in your pocket every time you pull out the light. That's a big deal breaker for me. I still LOVE my Warrior 3S, so this one is an easy pass.

Awesome awesome review. Very detailed and critical on some points. I love it! 😮🎉

Just bought two of these a couple weeks ago and they were shipped with a plastic adapter to be able to flip the pocket clip. I use it and it works well

12:51 Wait, what?! They kept momentary mode! I played with a WM3 at HQ and it seemed like that feature was removed. The user manual doesn't mention it either. So happy to see it is there!

OMG. The drone shot!

Thanks for this video! I went ahead and purchased it but, man, I really wish the mini 3 had the same color temp as the 3S!

I EDC 2 Olights lights. Because I require 1 to have a tail switch to go with my firearm. And the second is a baton 3 because the flat magnetic bottom is the feature I use every single day. Having what is basically a portable flood light is super important for me to EDC. This new warrior mini 3 is the perfect light I always wanted so I could just EDC a single light.

Another excellent review, and the overhead views are kickin, as others have mentioned! Great community and lots of great comments in here! I find myself concurring with You on all points. I always ‘come back’ to my Warrior 3s; it’s just a great light. You might want to check out the new PD40R V3.0 Fenix light. 3000 lumens at around 500 meters, with a newly revised mechanical rotary switch. It hasn’t even shipped yet, but might make for a good video when it does? Take care 👍✌🔦

Just discovered your channel searching for Warrior Mini 3 info. Was that a drone camera on the outdoor shots ? You took flashlight reviews to the next level with that ... instantly subbed !

Another great review and comparison. Love the updated emitter color. And the new overhead shots are a fantastic addition. One thing not mentioned are the accessories, or comparison as a tactical light. Olight no longer includes the tactical hold Oring carabiner, which I think was an important component on the WM2 as a ‘tactical’ flashlight as it adds a more confident hold when using this smaller flashlight in hammer fist orientation. The Warrior S3 doesn’t need the ring is it is thicker, longer and feels great in hammer fist orientation. I wonder if the new WM3 is just too small now to really be considered tactical, even with the granulated bezel and new tail switch. I still want one though…

Bought the warrior 3s and now mini3 based on your reviews. You are correct. 👍

Great comparison. I have the Mini 2 and love it but the Mini 3 looks awesome too

It's SO CLOSE to my perfect bag/backpack/purse light I just wish it had a sleep timer. Sticking with my baton 3 pro for now, but I'm definitely gonna lookout for a sale.

Wow, very impressive video take it to next level explaining on a different view at night " looking down " from 100ft up" 🤯

The new tail switch is worth the price of admission alone. Good review!

Great review dude.. it's because of you that I bought baton 3 pro max and warrior nano which I love! Maybe warrior mini 3 next? Haha

For those of you who may not know, they are now sending clip adapters so you can carry the other way if that's what you want to do. Personally for me, I Don't Really Care One Way Or another. But there are clearly some of you who absolutely hate carrying the optic up..... so now you can carry the other way!

As always, a great review, even though you didn't feature tactical mode, AGAIN. 😜 I like the new drone shots and I liked that other darker location that you featured in your Imalent SR32 video. I love the Warrior series and was really looking forward to the WM3, but the non reversible pocket clip and no NW emitter option really disappointed me. I'll wait until the WM4 comes out and see if Olight gets it right.

I held off on buying the Olight Baton 3 Pro Max because I wasn't too keen on the battery size and the XHP50.3 that it's based on. This Mini 3 with an SFT40 is an automatic win for me; the 18650 battery is just an added plus. If anything, this might dethrone the Thrunite TN12P.

Have you seen the Wurkkos TS10?

I have been carrying baton/warrior mini series for years now I never knew about the triple tap to strobe. I guess I never paid attention to the instructions. And like you say, the clip position is a deal breaker for me, personally. I like putting on a paracord lanyard that acts like a belt loop, and very few lights have space for that to fit securely.

Good review. Thank you.

I'm torn between this and the Baton 3 Pro Max since they are the same price. Which would you recommend overall and why? 🙂

The proximity sensor can be disabled on the warrior mini 2. I turned it off on mine.

Great depth review. But still can't replace my 175° beam angle edc light Wuben D1

Look how they massacred my boy with that clip placement...

I feel like the only flaw is the pocket clip. That really made my mini 2 my favorite. O well I think they did this to be more uniform. Mass produce the Same clip between multiple models. Makes sense. Still a bummer

Good review. Looks like Olight made a really good flashlight. Does it have a timer by the way?

Just for info the button is metal on the mini 3. Excellent review as always. 👍

Olight makes great looking and fun lights. However, a few things Olight absolutely needs imo: USB-C charging port concealed in the sleeve. Ability to run on non proprietary batteries. Possibly even duel fuel options like 2x cr123 with 18650 lights.

I would buy this and the OD green only because of the colors

Looks good. I am thinking about the baton 3 max because I was looking for more flood. But this looks good for the throw.

For a "tactica" light turbo/strobe would make more sense instead of medium strobe. Olight had the turbo /strobe setting all the years I dont know why they changed this. Also I dont understand why they go back to a none reversible clip. With this clip they could have made two slim grooves at the tail instead of one broad. This might even would be an interesting design. Beside this very good upgrades but I think these two points killed the WM3 for me.

wow, this was not on my Radar. They made some really good changes, the SFT40 is my favorite emitter. I dont think it can replace my weltool t2 as an edc tho, i dont want to miss that 40k cd and weltool quality is just the best imo

Does the Warrior 3 Mini have the timer auto shutoff features if the proximity sensor is triggered? Also, what are the modding prospects for the Warrior 3 Mini? I heard it's predecessor had some hope for modification and the high CRI SFT40 emitters give me some hope I can make mine more suitable for a daily carry. Wonder what your thoughts are for such a project.

The beat review, even better than the official comparison video. I got all the information I need. So, subscribed. And I am waiting for the warrior 4 to be released, hope to see your comparison between the 3 and 4 in the future!

The light from the SFT40 diode does not have such greenish shades. I have a Wurkkos FC12 with this LED and it gives a nice light. There are no darkish or yellowish shades like SST20, 40,70.

Clip not being able to rotate 360 is a dealbreaker. I rotate the clip so the button is sideways so when it’s in my back pocket it’s less likely to be activated. Otherwise that looks like a great light.

Just got a mini 3 ,it gets so hot i can t hold it for more than a minute.has anyone had this problem? Itried to do a return but can t find the numbers they want to return the light.

I love olights but they are not in my work edc because there is no glass lense on the optic, i work as a mechanic so dirt, sand, oil and all that good stuff really scratches the optic

I have the warrior mini 2 AND warrior mini 3. The warrior 3 isnt better its just *different*. The warrior 3 beam goes slightly further out than the warrior 2. However, the warrior mini 2 has a wider beam so it illuminates a broader area. Also warrior 2 has longest runtimes of these two. I own several olights like the seeker 3 pro, warrior x turbo (which is huge but has a 1000 metre beam like a darn lighthouse) the perun 2 headlamp, baton, the freya, the marauder etc. As someone who owns several, my favourite 'all rounder' is actually the 'warrior x3'. That one is quite a bit bigger than the warrior mini, but it isnt huge. It sure wont fit in your jeans pocket BUT it isnt too big for a coat pocket (and it has a belt pouch). The warrior x3 is a compact medium sized torch but can throw out a 500 metre beam and is a real spotlight. In a building or in the streets, the warrior mini or baton are perfect. However, I find for big open woods or a beach they are a bit too small. I have walked home in the countryside with the warrior x3 and it is pretty amazing for that.

That color is sick. I'm getting one lol

I was told the side switch in the new mini 3 was aluminum not plastic. is this true?

WHOA a mini 3?! Sign me u... might have to wait a while. Flashlight and multitools have made a massive dent in my spending wallet. *Edit* That tail switch is a game changer! Wonder if it'll be more resistant to metal debris getting stuck in the switch?

Have you ever tested the run time in any Olights while in strobe mode?

So you actually can reverse the clip on this light, inside the package is a little plastic black clip that you attach to the opposite end of the light and then attach the clip to black plastic piece.

I have a baton 3 pro max and I don't care about carrying it bezel side up because it doesn't have a tail switch. If you make a "tactical" light with a tail switch, and don't include a way to reverse the clip and carry the light bezel down, that's an automatic pass from me. I want to pull the light out of my pocket and have the tail switch right by my thumb ready to go as soon as I pull it out of my pocket. If I have to carry bezel side up, I have to flip the light around out of my pocket to get access to the tail switch. Aggravating.

So i'm right in saying the warrior mini 3 is compatible with the OLamp..? Love that OLamp by the way..cool Lamp..✌️

Wonder if it will withstand a drop on thw plastic end

That color is badass

I don't mind the carry orientation...I do mind the fact that it's not true deep carry in the head up position. Looks like a good 3/4" will stick up out of the pocket...bummer. The tint looks worlds better. Contrary to some flashlight enthusiasts, I actually appreciate both warmer and cooler temperatures, depending on the task at hand (I have lights that range from 2700k all the way up to 7500k), but the awful tint on most of my olights gets old really fast. If it weren't for the clip, I'd pick this up to replace my warrior mini 2 just for the improved tint.

Is there any reason you couldnt swap the emitter for a NW option like a nichia 719 or 519A?

I have the early access one and am passing on the ones in the sale. I have WM2 and Warrior 3S and this doesn't do it for me. I will most likely get 1 or 2 down the road in other colors.

You absolutely can disable the sensor on the Warrior Mini 2. I disabled it on mine.

The clip is double sided so why it cant be head down in your pocket

Will the heads and body swap between the WM2 and WM2???

I own the same and mine has a broken sensor and always shout down in limited mode. I did send back and the service says all ok and sensed back. Now I have a expensive flash light which is worse as a cheap china copy. Hands of this flash light!

I want something like this but I just want the side switch to switch from white to red light sooo baaad. No turbo, no strobe, no cycling through modes, nothing. On/off and white/red. I have been hunting for something sturdy I can mount on my rifle for that exact role (I have to hunt coyotes off my property and it's good to be able to run red light when you need your night vision). So far I've found the Coast PX20 which is nifty for pocket or a glove box light but it's $20 bucks, has a bad light switch design/location, and is pretty fragile (it'll crush in your ring mounts to the point of not operating over time) or the Fenix TK25 which is better in every way but it's got a much bigger head and kinda clunky operation.

Your video is superb. It's great. I love it

I like it a lot bit I refuse to buy any edc items that require a special non c charger. I sorry olight get with the times the charging wars are over and C won.

Big issue with head up. When I carry other electronics in my pocket, I am worried the magnet is going to ruin them.

I’m thinking about going for the warrior 3s

I still carry the Warrior Mini 1. Havent burned a hole in my pocket, yet 😂

The mini 2 is a glass lense. They made a big deal out of that when it launched.

Thanks

Why no testing on the magnet?

There are so many grapes About the warrior three It's like it's a rip off of the m2r pro still the same 300 meters doesn't do turbo after 75 percent the bezel makes it a flower pattern instead of round 😂😂😂😂 i like everything about the m2r pro so sad they've discontinued it

6:30 the reason why the mini 2 is still my edc. I own a mini 3 and tried it for a week. couldn't stand the non-reversal clip. Kinda sucks because the mini 3 is a better light but not comfortable or convenient to carry in my opinion.

Bros lighting up the whole block 😂

I turned off the sensors on all my Warrior Mini 2s.

Giveaway! And i freaking hope they drop the price on their light because wtf,not that much more other than PWITTY CULURS for tripple the price of other comparable lights

The clip orientation makes it a no-go for me.

the button on the warrior mini 3 in metal. Isn't it?

Nice light, bad clip. 👍🍻

I will say I disagree on the 3s’s form factor, I carry an Emisar D4K and my dad’s 3S is absolutely massive in comparison

9000K CCT on turbo!

The side switch on the warrior mini 3 is metal not plastic

Do they still burn a hole in your pocket??????

Pocket clip on the mini 2 was awful, had the flashlight fall off more times than I can count and almost lost it for good.

It heats up....alot.

I just can’t do head up pocket carry. That’s a dealbreaker for me.

The new side button is metal according to olight