Comparison Console
Acebeam D30 vs Olight Marauder 2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Acebeam D30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam D30 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Marauder 2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam D30 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Marauder 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam D30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Marauder 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam D30 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Marauder 2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam D30 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Marauder 2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1080% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$189.9Cheapest
US$219.99Most expensive
Weight
517 g (18.24 oz)Lightest
750 g (26.46 oz)Heaviest
Length
267.9 mm (10.55 in)Longest
140 mm (5.51 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
5600 lmLowest output
14000 lmHighest output
Max candela
528529 cdHighest candela
160000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1454 m (4770 ft)Highest
800 m (2625 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
300 minShortest runtime
3540 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x 21700 rechargeable USB-C batteries
Built-in three 3.6V 5000mAh 21700 rechargeable lithium-ion batteries (54Wh)
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
Unknown
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
AL6061-T6 aerospace-grade aluminum alloy with hard anodization
Aluminum Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Professional deep-sea divingUnderwater marine explorationNavigating murky waters
Search and rescueSelf-defenseCampingHuntingOutdoor activitiesLaw enforcementGeneral use
Common praise
High brightness with focused beam for underwater useLong maximum runtime with battery swap capabilityDurable, corrosion-resistant design suitable for saltwaterIntuitive side switch allows easy one-handed operationWaterproof with triple o-rings and 1.5m impact resistance
Extremely bright and powerful outputFlexible lighting modes with spotlight and floodlightLong runtime and fast USB-C chargingBuilt-in safety sensors to prevent overheatingDurable and waterproof construction
Common complaints
Mostly specialized for diving; less suited as general EDC flashlight
Large size and weight may limit pocket carryHigher price compared to smaller EDC lights