Comparison Console
Acebeam T28 vs Olight Marauder Mini 2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam T28 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam T28 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Marauder Mini 2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 300% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam T28 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Marauder Mini 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T28 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Marauder Mini 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T28 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Marauder Mini 2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 300% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam T28 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Marauder Mini 2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 400% 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$182.9Cheapest
US$220Most expensive
Weight
427 g (15.06 oz)Lightest
466 g (16.44 oz)Heaviest
Length
198 mm (7.80 in)Longest
133 mm (5.24 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2500 lmLowest output
10000 lmHighest output
Max candela
422500 cdHighest candela
121375 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1300 m (4265 ft)Highest
750 m (2461 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
43200 minShortest runtime
216000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x IMR21700NP-510A rechargeable li-ion battery (included), compatible with 1x18650 battery
1 x 32650 rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C and MCC magnetic charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
Unknown
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with Type III Hard Anodized anti-abrasive finish
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingSearch And RescueLong Range IlluminationTactical Use
Outdoor ActivitiesCampingEmergenciesSituations Requiring Flood And Throw LightingUsers Needing Long Runtime With Moonlight Mode
Common praise
Exceptional Long Range Beam Up To 1300 MetersHigh Quality Aerospace Grade Aluminum ConstructionGood Battery Capacity And Included Rechargeable BatteryMultiple Brightness Levels And Strobe For Tactical UseCompact Size With Effective Heat Management
Very High Lumen Output With Versatile Beam ConfigurationsSolid Build Quality With A Protective Carrying CaseIntuitive Triple Control System For Mode And Brightness SelectionWide And Bright Flood Beam With A Strong Throw BeamLong Runtime Especially In Moonlight Mode
Common complaints
Relatively Heavy With Battery (427g)Not Designed For Diving UseCan Become Hot During Prolonged High Output Use
Ui Knob Is Imprecise And InconsistentAuto Lockout Feature Cannot Be DisabledNo Glass Lens Protecting Plastic Optics, So Center Optic Is VulnerableSome Users May Find Ui Overly Complex
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