Comparison Console
Olight Marauder Mini 2 vs Streamlight Vulcan 180
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Marauder Mini 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Vulcan 180 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Marauder Mini 2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 733% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight Vulcan 180 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Marauder Mini 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Marauder Mini 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 58% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Vulcan 180 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 140% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Vulcan 180 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Marauder Mini 2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 733% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Vulcan 180 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Marauder Mini 2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 49555% 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$220Most expensive
US$210Cheapest
Weight
466 g (16.44 oz)Lightest
1120 g (39.51 oz)Heaviest
Length
133 mm (5.24 in)Shortest
188.7 mm (7.43 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
10000 lmHighest output
1200 lmLowest output
Max candela
121375 cdHighest candela
75000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
750 m (2461 ft)Highest
548 m (1798 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
216000 minLongest runtime
435 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 32650 rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Lithium Ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB-C and MCC magnetic charging
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery, fully recharges in ~9-11 hours with battery status indicator
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
Unknown
IPX7 (waterproof to 1m submersion) / IP64
Impact resistance
Unknown
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Aluminum
High impact, super-tough nylon construction; rotating head of high-grade aluminum encased in super-tough nylon; reinforced D-Rings; rubberized cushioned-grip handle
Use case profile
Best for
Outdoor activitiesCampingEmergenciesSituations requiring flood and throw lightingUsers needing long runtime with moonlight mode
Firefighting and emergency scene lightingUtility and industrial useSituations needing high visibility in thick smoke or low visibility conditions
Common praise
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
High brightness output with 1200 lumens and long beam distance of 548 metersDurable construction with IPX7 waterproof rating and impact resistanceUseful 180° tilting head to aim light where neededIntegrated blue taillight LEDs enhance visibility in thick smokeRechargeable lithium-ion battery with convenient charging optionsFlat base for stable hands-free use
Common complaints
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
Relatively heavy and bulky compared to typical EDC flashlightsModerate runtime on high setting (around 4.75 to 7.25 hours)Long recharge time (9 to 11 hours)
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