Comparison Console
Fenix PD40R V2.0 vs Olight X7 Marauder
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. Olight X7 Marauder stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight X7 Marauder stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight X7 Marauder stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 303% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight X7 Marauder stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD40R V2.0 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight X7 Marauder stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 718% 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$165Cheapest
US$249.99Most expensive
Weight
117 g (4.13 oz)Lightest
472 g (16.65 oz)Heaviest
Length
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmLowest output
9000 lmHighest output
Max candela
40567 cdHighest candela
24500 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
405 m (1329 ft)Highest
313 m (1027 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
5280 minShortest runtime
43200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 rechargeable li-ion battery
4 x 18650 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
Optional smart charger included in kit or standard 4-bay charger
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
A6061-T6 aircraft grade aluminium
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy with MilSpec Type-II hard anodizing
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Professional useGeneral purpose useInspectionWalking a dogSituations requiring versatile brightness levels
High output illuminationOutdoor useSearch and rescueLong range lighting
Common praise
High maximum and sustained brightnessSmooth and easy rotary switch operationGood battery runtime with included 21700 batterySolid build quality with aircraft grade aluminiumIP68 dust and waterproof ratedComes with holster and spare o-rings
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
Packaging not very stylishNo included AC adapter for chargingRotary switch may require getting used to
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