Comparison Console
Nitecore TM28 vs Olight Marauder Mini 2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore TM28 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Marauder Mini 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Marauder Mini 2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% 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 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM28 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM28 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Marauder Mini 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM28 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Marauder Mini 2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM28 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Marauder Mini 2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 260% 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$399.95Most expensive
US$220Cheapest
Weight
414.7 g (14.63 oz)Lightest
466 g (16.44 oz)Heaviest
Length
142 mm (5.59 in)Longest
133 mm (5.24 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
6000 lmLowest output
10000 lmHighest output
Max candela
107200 cdLowest candela
121375 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
655 m (2149 ft)Lowest
750 m (2461 ft)Highest
Max runtime
59940 minShortest runtime
216000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
4x 3100mAh IMR 18650 rechargeable Li-ion batteries
1 x 32650 rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Charging type
AC adapter with intelligent charging circuit
USB-C and MCC magnetic charging
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (submersible)
Unknown
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aerospace grade aluminium alloy with HAIII hard anodised finish
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Search and rescueCampingPhotographyOutdoor useTactical applications
Outdoor activitiesCampingEmergenciesSituations requiring flood and throw lightingUsers needing long runtime with moonlight mode
Common praise
Very bright output with high lumen countLong beam distance and intensityIntelligent charging and OLED status displayMultiple brightness and special modesDurable, waterproof design
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
Heavy weight for pocket carryRelatively large size
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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