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Acebeam X30 vs Olight Marauder 3

What X30 does better (1) and where Marauder 3 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam X30
Acebeam · 2026X30
8.2Score
1 advantage≈ $210
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Olight Marauder 3
Olight · 2026Marauder 3
7.7Score
3 advantages≈ $350
9.0Brightness & throw9.5
7.5Battery & charging9.6
3.8Build & durability2.1
Dimensions

Size comparison

X30Marauder 3
52.5 × 159.746.875 × 152
X30Marauder 3Difference
Length / height159.7 mm152 mm+7.7 mm
Head diameter / width52.5 mm75 mm−22.5 mm
Weight474 g840 g−366 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is X30 better than Marauder 3?

  1. Weight474 g vs 840 g+77%

Why is Marauder 3 better than X30?

  1. Maximum runtime87 h vs 430 h4.9×
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)600 m vs 1,000 m+67%
  3. Maximum output20,000 lm vs 25,000 lm+25%
Specifications

Side by side

Acebeam X30Acebeam X30≈ $2108.2
Light output
Maximum output20,000 lm25,000 lm
Peak beam intensity90,000 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)600 m1,000 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Adjustable focus (zoom)—Yes
LED & beam
LED emitterCree XHP70Cree XHP70.2
LED makerCreeCree
Number of LEDs2—
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ion46950 Li-ion
Number of batteries—1
Battery capacity—31,900 mAh
Maximum runtime87 h430 h
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYesYes
Battery level indicator—Yes
Power bank function—Yes
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Impact resistance (drop)1 m—
Body materialAluminiumAluminium
Pocket clipYes—
Size & weight
Length / height159.7 mm152 mm
Head diameter / width52.5 mm75 mm
Body diameter / depth46.8 mm—
Weight474 g840 g
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
Tactical tail switch (momentary on)Yes—
StrobeYes—
Red lightYes—
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