Key Takeaways
1. Light Sources and Modes: The Marauder Mini 2 features four distinct light sources, including two red LEDs and various brightness settings, reaching up to 10,000 lumens.
2. Size and Battery: The flashlight measures 5.1 inches in length and operates on a removable 32650 battery, offering a capacity of approximately 28Wh.
3. Charging Options: It includes a new USB-C port and a magnetic MCC port for charging, but weighs over 16 oz, which may impact the magnetic connection’s strength.
4. Battery Life: The flashlight has varying battery life depending on settings, with high modes lasting only 2 to 4 minutes, while lower settings can last from 50 to 150 days.
5. Controls and Discounts: It features multiple control options, including a rotary dial and a launch discount price of about $176, with shipping starting on November 17.
Olight has unveiled the Marauder Mini 2, their latest flashlight. This device features four distinct light sources, some of which can be used in combination. When compared to everyday carry (EDC) flashlights, the Marauder Mini 2 is notably larger. The “mini” label is due to the existence of a larger version of the Marauder, which has yet to receive an update. The Marauder 2 retains a similar shape but is quite thick.
Size and Battery
Measuring around 5.1 inches in length, the Mini 2 remains somewhat similar to smaller flashlights. Its body exceeds 1.6 inches in diameter, while the head is 2.6 inches wide. It operates on a removable 32650 battery that offers approximately 28Wh of capacity, which is considerably higher than a 21700 battery, even though that gap has reduced with some 21700 cells boasting higher energy densities.
Charging Options
The battery can be charged through two ports. There’s a new USB-C port that has a sliding cover, and the flashlight also retains the magnetic MCC port. This allows users who already have a dock for multiple MCC flashlights or plan to get the new Ostation 2 Pro to charge the Marauder Mini without needing to plug it in. However, the flashlight weighs over 16 oz, making it fairly heavy, and the magnetic connector may not be strong enough to secure the Marauder Mini 2. Nonetheless, it does come with an IPX8 certification.
Performance and Modes
The performance varies based on the light source, with the Mini 2 featuring a total of four options. It includes two red LEDs that can emit between 1 and 400 lumens. These are part of a 12 LED ring that contains ten white LEDs, generating a floodlight effect with lumens ranging from 0.5 to 10,000. Moreover, there’s a central LED that can produce a beam of 1.5 to 1350 lumens, reaching up to 820 yards. Additionally, there is a side light that can be useful when the flashlight is standing upright with the head up. Compared to the last model, the brightness has increased by about 20%.
Battery Life
With so many settings, battery life varies greatly. Specifically, the flashlight operates for only 2 to 4 minutes in the highest modes before dimming to a lower setting. The moonlight, floodlight, and spotlight modes can last between 50 and 95 days, while the side light can run for as long as 150 days on the lowest setting. For detailed runtimes, checking Olight’s PDF manual is suggested.
Controls and Discounts
This flashlight includes several control features, like a rotary dial, a selector switch on the dial that moves sideways, and a sliding switch that manages the floodlight, spotlight, and combined mode. The combined mode is not available when the red light or side light is activated. The rotary dial also serves as the power button.
Olight, as usual, is offering a launch discount for its new flashlight. The current price is about $176, down from the standard MSRP of $219. Shipping is set to begin on November 17. The Olight Marauder Mini 2 comes in black, blue, and orange colors. The package includes a carrying case and a wrist strap that doubles as a USB-C cable.
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