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Nitecore P30i vs Olight Marauder 2

What P30i does better (2) and where Marauder 2 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Nitecore P30i
Nitecore · 2021P30i
9.6Score
2 advantages≈ $140
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Olight Marauder 2
Olight · 2021Marauder 2
8.6Score
0 advantages≈ $280
8.4Brightness & throw7.5
8.1Build & durability7.2

Why is P30i better than Marauder 2?

  1. Maximum output2,000 lm vs 1,400 lm+43%
  2. Beam distance (ANSI FL1)999 m vs 800 m+25%

Why is Marauder 2 better than P30i?

Marauder 2 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

Side by side

Nitecore P30iNitecore P30i≈ $1409.6
Light output
Maximum output2,000 lm1,400 lm
Peak beam intensity249,500 cd—
Beam distance (ANSI FL1)999 m800 m
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery21700 Li-ionBuilt-in Li-ion / Li-Po
Battery capacity5,000 mAh—
Maximum runtime100 h—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Charging time—2.5 h
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Submersible to—2 m
Body materialAluminium—
Size & weight
Length / height177 mm—
Head diameter / width65 mm—
Modes & features
SwitchDual switches—
SOS / beacon—Yes
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