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Acebeam W35 vs Olight X7 Marauder

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Acebeam W35 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. Olight X7 Marauder stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative. Olight X7 Marauder stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1025% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Olight X7 Marauder stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Acebeam W35 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Acebeam W35 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Olight X7 Marauder stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Acebeam W35 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Olight X7 Marauder stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1025% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Acebeam W35 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Olight X7 Marauder stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 8540% 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.

Acebeam W35 — Beam distance: 2600 m (8530 ft)Acebeam W35 — Max candela: 1690000 cdAcebeam W35 — Weight: 327.4 g (11.55 oz)Acebeam W35 — Length: 189.9 mm (7.48 in)Acebeam W35 — Retail price: US$339.9Acebeam W35 — Max lumens: 800 lmOlight X7 Marauder — Beam distance: 313 m (1027 ft)Olight X7 Marauder — Max candela: 24500 cdOlight X7 Marauder — Weight: 472 g (16.65 oz)Olight X7 Marauder — Length: 127 mm (5.00 in)Olight X7 Marauder — Retail price: US$249.99Olight X7 Marauder — Max lumens: 9000 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$339.9Most expensive
US$249.99Cheapest
Weight
327.4 g (11.55 oz)Lightest
472 g (16.65 oz)Heaviest
Length
189.9 mm (7.48 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
800 lmLowest output
9000 lmHighest output
Max candela
1690000 cdHighest candela
24500 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
2600 m (8530 ft)Highest
313 m (1027 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
500 minShortest runtime
43200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 Li-ion
4 x 18650 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB-C integrated charging port
Optional smart charger included in kit or standard 4-bay charger
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (dustproof and waterproof to 2m for 30 minutes)
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
High-quality AL6061-T6 aluminium alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy with MilSpec Type-II hard anodizing
Use case profile
Best for
Long-range illuminationHuntingOutdoor activitiesProfessional inspectionsSearch and rescue
High output illuminationOutdoor useSearch and rescueLong range lighting
Common praise
Excellent build quality typical of AcebeamInnovative electronic zoom with seamless flood to spot transitionVery high beam intensity and impressive throw distanceConvenient USB-C charging with onboard batteryClear battery level indicator LEDGood mode spacing without PWM
Very high maximum brightnessLong runtime especially at lower modesRobust build quality with premium materialsThermal management to prevent overheatingGood mode memory and versatile user interface
Common complaints
Relatively heavy compared to typical EDC flashlightsNo pocket clip or pouch includedTripod mount removed compared to predecessor W30Turbo and strobe modes not memorized on power cycle
Large and heavy compared to typical EDC flashlightsNot suitable for compact pocket carryTurbo S mode cannot be used continuously in high ambient temperaturesRequires high-drain 18650 batteries for best performance