Comparison Console
Fenix PD36R ACE vs Olight Marauder Mini 2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Marauder Mini 2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 233% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Marauder Mini 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Marauder Mini 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 156% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Marauder Mini 2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 233% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Marauder Mini 2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 5577% 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$146Cheapest
US$220Most expensive
Weight
182 g (6.42 oz)Lightest
466 g (16.44 oz)Heaviest
Length
146 mm (5.75 in)Longest
133 mm (5.24 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmLowest output
10000 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
121375 cd
Beam distance
415 m (1362 ft)Lowest
750 m (2461 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3805 minShortest runtime
216000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
One 21700 rechargeable Li-ion 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
Unknown
Unknown
Material
A6061-T6 aluminum with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Users Who Want High Brightness And Long Beam DistanceOutdoor And Tactical UseUsers Who Want Customizable Operation Modes
Outdoor ActivitiesCampingEmergenciesSituations Requiring Flood And Throw LightingUsers Needing Long Runtime With Moonlight Mode
Common praise
High Brightness OutputLong Beam DistanceDurable ConstructionCustomizable Mode SettingsConvenient USB C Charging PortSolid Battery Runtime
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
No Specific Complaints Noted In Source, But Weight May Be Considered Heavy For Keychain 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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