Comparison Console
Acebeam K65-GT vs Olight Marauder 2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Marauder 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Marauder 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Marauder 2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 115% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Marauder 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam K65-GT stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Marauder 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam K65-GT stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam K65-GT stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Marauder 2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 115% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam K65-GT stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Marauder 2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 228% 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$274.9Most expensive
US$219.99Cheapest
Weight
786 g (27.73 oz)Heaviest
750 g (26.46 oz)Lightest
Length
188.5 mm (7.42 in)Longest
140 mm (5.51 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
6500 lmLowest output
14000 lmHighest output
Max candela
707281 cdHighest candela
160000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1682 m (5518 ft)Highest
800 m (2625 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1080 minShortest runtime
3540 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
4 x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion
Built-in three 3.6V 5000mAh 21700 rechargeable lithium-ion batteries (54Wh)
Charging type
Unknown
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX68 (2 meters submersible)
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum with military grade type III hard-anodized finish
Aluminum Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Search and rescueHuntingSecuringCavingCampingLaw enforcementOutdoor activities
Search and rescueSelf-defenseCampingHuntingOutdoor activitiesLaw enforcementGeneral use
Common praise
Impressive beam distance and brightnessWell-made with great light stabilizationHigh performance and workmanshipPortable with attachable handle
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
Not specified explicitly in sources
Large size and weight may limit pocket carryHigher price compared to smaller EDC lights