Comparison Console
Fenix LR36R vs Olight X7 Marauder
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight X7 Marauder stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Olight X7 Marauder stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix LR36R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight X7 Marauder stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LR36R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight X7 Marauder stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LR36R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight X7 Marauder stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LR36R stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LR36R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight X7 Marauder stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 606% 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$360Most expensive
US$249.99Cheapest
Weight
493 g (17.39 oz)Heaviest
472 g (16.65 oz)Lightest
Length
161 mm (6.34 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
10000 lmHighest output
9000 lmLowest output
Max candela
396600 cdHighest candela
24500 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1260 m (4134 ft)Highest
313 m (1027 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
6120 minShortest runtime
43200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2x 21700 Li-ion (Fenix ARB-L21-5000 V2.0)
4 x 18650 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB-C charging port, supports onboard charging and can function as power bank
Optional smart charger included in kit or standard 4-bay charger
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (up to 2 meters for 30 minutes)
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aerospace hardened aluminum with Type III hard anodized finish, hardened ultra clear glass lens with anti-reflective coating, stainless steel bezel
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy with MilSpec Type-II hard anodizing
Use case profile
Best for
Search and rescueOutdoor activitiesProfessional use with long-range illumination needsCampingSurveillance and object protection
High output illuminationOutdoor useSearch and rescueLong range lighting
Common praise
Extremely high output for both throw and flood illuminationHybrid LEP + LED system provides versatile lightingOLED display gives real-time battery and brightness infoDurable aerospace-grade aluminum construction with excellent waterproofingIncluded accessories such as holster, lanyard, and USB-C charging cableSmooth and stepless brightness adjustment via rotary switch
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 and bulky, limiting everyday carry convenienceLaser classification 3B requires careful handling and specialized purchase requirementsUser interface can be confusing with mode switching and locking mechanismsBattery runtime estimates on OLED can be inconsistent
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