Comparison Console
Acebeam X45 vs Olight Marauder Mini 2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Marauder Mini 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Marauder Mini 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam X45 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 80% 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 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X45 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Marauder Mini 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X45 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Marauder Mini 2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X45 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X45 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Marauder Mini 2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1061% 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$234.9Most expensive
US$220Cheapest
Weight
535 g (18.87 oz)Heaviest
466 g (16.44 oz)Lightest
Length
156.7 mm (6.17 in)Longest
133 mm (5.24 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
18000 lmHighest output
10000 lmLowest output
Max candela
109000 cdLowest candela
121375 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
660 m (2165 ft)Lowest
750 m (2461 ft)Highest
Max runtime
18600 minShortest runtime
216000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
4 x 18650 Lithium-Ion (IMR) batteries
1 x 32650 rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C and MCC magnetic charging
Rechargeable
Unknown
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (submersible to 2m / 6.6')
Unknown
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with Type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish, ultra-clear tempered glass with AR coating, stainless steel crenelated bezel
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Search And RescueCampingHuntingSelf DrivingOutdoor Illumination
Outdoor ActivitiesCampingEmergenciesSituations Requiring Flood And Throw LightingUsers Needing Long Runtime With Moonlight Mode
Common praise
Extremely Bright OutputDigitally Regulated Output Maintains Consistent BrightnessDurable Build Quality With Aircraft Grade Aluminum And Toughened GlassMulti Mode Output Including Strobe And FireflyLong Battery Runtimes On Lower Modes
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
Can Get Hot On Max Output Leading To Step DownHeavy Weight For EDC At 535 GramsUser Reports Of Customer Service Issues With Warranty And Import Duties
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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