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Nitecore M20K vs Olight Marauder 2

What M20K does better (1) and where Marauder 2 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore M20K
Nitecore · 2022M20K
6.7Score
1 advantage≈ $340
vs
Olight Marauder 2
Olight · 2021Marauder 2
8.7Score
0 advantages≈ $280
Higher score
7.1Brightness & throw7.8
3.6Build & durability7.5
5.9Features5.9

Why is M20K better than Marauder 2?

  1. Maximum output2,000 lm vs 1,400 lm+43%

Why is Marauder 2 better than M20K?

Marauder 2 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore M20KNitecore M20K≈ $3406.7
Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm1,400 lm
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)—800 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
BatteryBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-PoBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Number of batteries1—
Battery capacity9,600 mAh—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time—2.5 h
Build & durability
Water protection (IPx)—IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height145 mm—
Head diameter / width50 mm—
Weight290 g—
Modes & features
StrobeYes—
SOS / beacon—Yes
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