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Acebeam W30 vs Olight Marauder Mini 2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Acebeam W30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Marauder Mini 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Marauder Mini 2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1900% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Marauder Mini 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W30 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Marauder Mini 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W30 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Marauder Mini 2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1900% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam W30 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Marauder Mini 2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 205614% 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$260Most expensive
US$220Cheapest
Weight
332.3 g (11.72 oz)Lightest
466 g (16.44 oz)Heaviest
Length
199.1 mm (7.84 in)Longest
133 mm (5.24 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
10000 lmHighest output
Max candela
1450000 cdHighest candela
121375 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
2408 m (7900 ft)Highest
750 m (2461 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
105 minShortest runtime
216000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 21700 Li-ion
1 x 32650 rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Charging type
USB-C recharge built-in battery
USB-C and MCC magnetic charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
Unknown
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
A6061-T6 high-quality aluminum alloy
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Ultra Long Range IlluminationSearch And RescueLocation PositioningHunting With Red FilterLong Distance Target Illumination
Outdoor ActivitiesCampingEmergenciesSituations Requiring Flood And Throw LightingUsers Needing Long Runtime With Moonlight Mode
Common praise
Impressive Beam Distance And IntensitySolid And Attractive Build QualityLong Runtime For Its ClassDedicated Safety Features For Laser UseIncludes Useful Accessories Like Red Filter And Tripod Compatibility
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
Beam Is Very Narrow, Limiting Close Range UtilitySome Find Body Surface SlipperyHigh Price Relative To Typical LED FlashlightsNot Designed For General EDC Everyday UseBeam Visible In Air Can Compromise Stealth
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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