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Nitecore TM28 vs Olight X7 Marauder
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore TM28 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Olight X7 Marauder stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative. Olight X7 Marauder stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% 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 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM28 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM28 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight X7 Marauder stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM28 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight X7 Marauder stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight X7 Marauder stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM28 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 39% 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$249.99Cheapest
Weight
414.7 g (14.63 oz)Lightest
472 g (16.65 oz)Heaviest
Length
142 mm (5.59 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
6000 lmLowest output
9000 lmHighest output
Max candela
107200 cdHighest candela
24500 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
655 m (2149 ft)Highest
313 m (1027 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
59940 minLongest runtime
43200 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
4x 3100mAh IMR 18650 rechargeable Li-ion batteries
4 x 18650 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
AC adapter with intelligent charging circuit
Optional smart charger included in kit or standard 4-bay charger
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (submersible)
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aerospace grade aluminium alloy with HAIII hard anodised finish
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy with MilSpec Type-II hard anodizing
Use case profile
Best for
Search and rescueCampingPhotographyOutdoor useTactical applications
High output illuminationOutdoor useSearch and rescueLong range lighting
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 maximum brightnessLong runtime especially at lower modesRobust build quality with premium materialsThermal management to prevent overheatingGood mode memory and versatile user interface
Common complaints
Heavy weight for pocket carryRelatively large size
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
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