I carried a Fenix PD35 for several years for my work. It withstood all sorts of extreme and harsh conditions and other than being scratched up , it still works just as good today as it did when I bought it. Fenix has the best quality of any flashlight I've ever owned and that includes several other, well known top brands. I just ordered the LR50R. I can't wait to try it out. Excellent review!
So I tested both and I keep both. First I wanted to send back the Fenix, but: Fenix has a more focused beam, that is in most situations useful and especially for high distance and it has a connector for tripod. But it's big and the buttons are not feeling very good. The M2 on the other hand is more compact and feels very good in my hand. It has a very nice button, USB can be easily hide, comes with charger and a eyelet, that can also be hidden. Very nice. And the beam is very wide, better for rooms and photos. The beam option is also nice, but not as bright as the Fenix in short distance and can't be set at the same time as wide beam. I also miss a security eco light mode for 30 days. And of course the M2 is much more expensive. If I had to give one away, I would keep the M2
While being very impressive I'm glad I spent the extra money on the M2. I like having more options. Thanks for the head to head. It affirmed my decision. God bless and stay safe.
Thank you for another GREAT review. I've been waiting for this light for a while now. I wanted to see how this one compared to the LR40R. Ordering it today!
Dang, the marauder is a monster, but the fenix being a full combo may be more to my liking. I like that the marauder is a dedicated flood and dedicated spot, but man if that combo doesn't impress. Thanks for sharing. Be safe.
The Marauder, which I own one, to me is the better light due to the spill and flood of the beam. It is more practical up close and even mid to far range it is great for not hotspotting. I have Warrior X Turbo and Javelot Turbo for spot beams and the Marauder ain't no slouch when it comes to spot beam either. But the Fenix is nice, just is not a good buy if you already own an Olight version. Good review. But there is just something undesirable about such an intense spot beam. The Fenix would have been better if it had a slight flood to its massive tight spot. Its too intense as a spot.
I think I would prefer the Marauder because the light is intense without washing everything out, and the focused beam is much tighter but still maintains it's clarity. The Fenix is a beast, but other than trying to blind everyone in my path, I believe that the Olight is a bit more utilitarian. And it's smaller too.
Thank You for this review! I bought the Marauder 2 a year ago and quickly learned it wasn't going to be ideal for open country use. The flood doesn't have enough throw and the throw doesn't provide any situational awareness....two extremes and no compromise. Been a long time Olight fan, (since the original Javelot UT) and I have several now. It's tough to beat the Warrior X Pro for general outdoor use. I just ordered the Fenix L50R, it looks to be a good blend of both extremes (similar to my experience with the Warriors) just more of everything!!
I have both and to be honest the Olight is much more practical. I've also seen a lot of people making the same mistake with the Olight to get super turbo you have to double tap and double tap.👍🏻
How is a huge wall of light useful, especially in the conditions the video showed? Only olight fanboys would still have to find a reason without actually giving a reason to say their olight is more practical.
Awesome, that's perfect. Thanks! Sold on the Marauder 2 for the spot beam function. I was in the air because I liked the Fenix's 21700s more than a custom battery pack of the Olight.
I got the Marauder 2 during a flash sale, and it was about $100 off the normal price. It's an awesome light. That said, the LR50R has a nice tight beam. Might be worth picking one up at a discount. Thanks for the review!
Nowhere near much better lol Olight quality is mediocre at best. The colors are pretty and that's it. The proprietary charging and batteries are unnecessary, and olight is Expensive for what you get..Fenix quality is better, hands down. Stop being silly. I can shop at a store while on vacation and they carry SF (overpriced) Streamlight (overpriced) Pelican (stupid lights) and Fenix..they stopped carrying olight because of too many problems I can tell you the store and you can call them and ask them yourself if you don't believe me. They had 4 lights last year, and I asked why. The man said they are not good lights. Smoky Mountain Knifeworks Sevierville, TN. I spoke with the associate the other day when I bought 2 Fenix lights and he wouldn't even recommend the other ones. All of those guys prefer and recommend Fenix. They talk to more people every day about it face to face than we do. Fenix all the way. Why do you think that olight sales so many? They do so many specials and giveaway deals just to keep their numbers up. One more thing, the olight literally picks up all the pollen and haze in the air, thus causing a loss of true focus. The olight in this video has a horrible beam with that square and no spill, and a ridiculous wall of light that serves no purpose. My LR35R has a much better spot/spill/flood pattern by far than the olight does.
The Fenix has throw and flood at all time. You are comparing the throw in the Fenix to the flood on the olight... if you put the olight on the throw mode it'll probably throw longer than the Fenix.
No thanks....my 5 year old Fenix RC40 2016 edition is a beast and it's the best combination flood/thrower on the market today. Save your money or buy a Fenix RC40 2016 edition .....it may be rated at half the lumens but it's Everything I've wanted in a light! The charge lasts better than all the other lights I have (Olight, Acebeam, Mecarmy, Klarus.....)
Some delay is likely engineered in to find a good balance between safety and 'false positives'. I'd heard comments about rain/snow causing the Marauder 2's prox sensor to step it down. I'm NOT trying to perpetuate any rumors, btw, just curious if you've had any issues with yours. Again, possible that was just a rumor, but could explain an intentional prox step-down delay in Fenix's engineering.
While I love my Marauder 2 it isnt a false rumour. I've had mine step down due to water on the sensor. Now on the other hand, I leave it on for the most part but if in a snowy or wet environment quickly pressing the power button 15 times disables the proxy sensor. So best of both worlds tbh.
I like how it takes a few seconds to beam down when close to something. My Marauder 2 is far too sensitive. I do like the swappable battery pack of the Fenix.
really a fan of what Luminus has been doing lately. i remember when when SST50 and SST90 were the kings of power back in the day because cree really only had the MCE for higher ouput lights. but the sst series leds were incredibly inefficient and required huge amounts of current. then cree stepped up their game over the years with the XML and then onto the XPL, and then onto the wicked XHP series. so in response, luminus released the SST70, which turned out to be a beast. Im impressed by my PD40RV2. so many people assume that these flashlight companies are the brains behind light tech advancing so quickly, but in reality its the Emitter companies that are the real winners behind this industry, without them Fenix, Acebeam, Olight, Klarus, Nitecore, etc would be nothing. anyways. Great video!!
Yeah, Apple only does it to force people in the US to buy new products. Only in Europe, they force Apple to make standard micro usb or C on all their products.
Two great flashlights but I think two different uses. I have the Marauder 2 and love it for what I need. Going into pitch black buildings, the Marauder 2 lights it up like daylight. The Fenix (I don't own) looks to be a better spot type light. The Marauder has a spotlight function but it is made for a very long, narrow throw.
Android phones basically made USB-C standard in the industry before anything else. Android phones have been using USB-C for many years. And most charging cords for Android phones for the past couple of years have been USB-C to USB-C.
The Marauder seems like a more useful light. It either floods an entire area out to a great distance where you can clearly identify everything in the area without wash out - or you can switch to a super tight spotlight with insane throw. They’re both quality made…just which one is more functional for its intended purpose. Honestly I wouldn’t be upset to own either one…if I was to spend my own money on only one, I’d pick the Marauder.
Not being able to replace the batteries on the olight really killed it for me, I can't see spending that much for a flashlight only for it to be useless in 2-3 years
Well, as a person getting such a flashlight with literal bombs as power source, you should have some technical background. And with technical background there is no problem in replacing them.
I have the older Fenix LR40R. It has the same lumens output and power bank. But it can also switch from flood to throw beam ( and it’s a circular beam, not square) or both at same time. It’s also has a quad 18650 pack it comes with but can also use 4 regular 18650. So I’m not sure if Fenix really improved on the LR40R with the LR50R.
Bought the Fenix got a sweet deal since they had a 20% off coupon but olight has the same deal as well. Now I’m wondering if I should get the Marauder instead
Always appreciate your videos but not a good comparison towards the end; you're comparing the candela of the Fenix to the flood (mode) of the Marauder. Pretty sure on the throw mode it would have washed out the barn very similarly.
The Olight beam is a lot better than the Fenix. As you say, the beam of the Fenix erases the flag, we cannot see it, while the Olight provides that smooth beautiful large flood and its brightness is just spot on, perfect. What's the point of such brightnees in the Fenix if we can't see the object where the main spot is targeting? Thanks for showing the video. Helped me to decide not to go for the Fenix and take the Olight
@@lekkerpruven887 I don't think you understood. You can use a level lower, however the beam spot is too white. You can't see clearly what is the object you are pointing at. Again, Olight as a mucher better beam. Is clear, its flood uniform snd transparent, and you can see clearly the object.
@@TheConfutatis thats just because of poor beamshot spots. If you only use this for such low distances you dont need anything over a few 1000 lumens. Take it to a beach or some more open spaces and you will see that the fenix offers much more light and runtime. The olight definietly has its upsides too, it just depends what youre gonna use it for.
Lame coment. It's like saying a fast car is not good because it goes too fast at max speed. You can always go slower but it is good to know you can go very fast if you want.
So I came into this being a self admitted Olight fan boy. I personally like the M2 better due to some of the different functions it has. From the video I like the spill the M2 has a little better and I feel like the Fenix is almost too bright... can't believe I'm saying that lol. That was with it on turbo of course so it could be turned down, that's crazy the candela that Fenix is pushing. Great video and comparison as always brother 👍
I like to see practical, long runtimes at high output but passive thermal management is a design challenge: The Olight Marauder 2 has a claimed 14,000 lumen runtime of 5 mins before thermal throttling the output. Olight X7R claims 12,000 lumens for 3 minutes. Olight Marauder X9R claims 25,000 lumens for 1h40m FENIX LR50R claims 14,000 lumuns for 1h50m IMALENT MS18 claims 100,000 lumens for 1 minute
Love your videos Harley, your reviews are really good. I do have a question on your preference between the LR35R being all flood, the LR40R being a combination of flood and throw and the LR50R being more about the throw. Which one would you recommend for someone who wants the best of both worlds? Thanks!
Hey bro, i have a brand new in the box as it came olight x9r that id trade for a fenix lr50r.. i bought the x9 for my dad, he had a stroke before the light even came. Well now its been 3 months and we realize the x9 is way too big for him. Would you be willing or know anyone who would??? Thanks!
From the Fenix web site "Also, in an emergency, the LR50R is able to run on one to three 21700 batteries." So I would say the answer is yes. Also it can be used as a power bank.
Sir 🙏 Which will be best to buy Fenix lr 50r Or Fenix lr 80r? Fenix lr 80r battery is not removable but there are screws so I think if I wish I can remove. A seller told me that I can buy the battery pack directly from him. So my question is that is battery pack of Lr 80r available in the market?
I just got the Marauder 2,its fab,i have the fenix tk72r too,they tend to flood with more throw,Olight do more throw,depends what you want,both are great same as this LR50 fenix,there just diff . PS. Nice review👍
I'm hesitating to by a Marauder or LR40R for a looong while... meanwhile there are successors of those ligths available and I still hesitate... I own 2 ringchain lights (LED LENSER P3 with 25 Lumen) for visiting small caves during my hikes and 2 Two-Cell-AA-Flashlights (MAGLITE MINI one with LED and one with Halogen modded to LED with around 40 Lumen) for emergency situations in my glove box of our cars. I still can not find any situation where I can really use a M2 or LR50R... except the Wanna-Have-Feeling. ;) BTW: I love the control wheel of the Olight Marauder 2! But the output of the Fenix is way better, even if it has the same problem as all very high Lumen flashlights have: To bright in some situations.
If you want a flashlight similar in 'wow factor' but far less expensive, I suggest looking at something like a thrunite catapult V6 (Or their new rendition that will be released soon) the single 26650 powered light will throw more than 750 metres, with over 150k candela, basically throwing as far as the fenix but with only 1700 lumens. It's really badass. Holding something that is no longer than 6 inches, and about an inch in thickness, capable of throwing light nearly a kilometre.... is really cool feeling :)
I own a gazillion high end flashlights and I would and did choose the Olight over the Fenix. The build quality of the light is superior all the way around. I am NOT impressed however with the fact that the lens is plastic and NOT glass. This is something you would never see on my Surefire or Powertac flashlights. Lastly, the fact that the batteries can not be changed is yet another thing that bothers me and Olight needs to rectify this issue with replacement parts down the road otherwise you just have an expensive paperweight at the end of the day.
Cool light... so bright u cant see what your trying to look at. Ill take the olight anyday. But im a flood guy. Ive never ran into a situation that i needed to spotlight anything in real life.
I just received mine, it says in the instructions that when using 21700 the max output will be only 6000 lumen ... Not sure how exactly they "detect" if we are using the battery pack os 4x21700 cells .... but I didn't like when I read that in the manul, disappointing.
These look like amazing lights I need one that is pretty waterproof for treasure hunting at night in rivers 1 to 5 feet deep in fast-moving current the lights will not stay submerged but once in a while to get dipped everyone that I bought so far does a pretty good job but you can tell there’s moisture inside when I’m done so I just take them all apart when I get home at night and the next day they work fine but I’d like something a little more waterproof and something with this kind of punch
71% of people care (android market share). I think the reason you're getting so many comments about the USBC port is because it did sound a little strange for you to be confused that android uses USBc, especially coming from somebody who is reviewing tech since USBc is the baseline industry standard used on the majority of mobile devices (along with other tech, like flashlights of course). Its almost like somebody making a car video and talking about how they charge their electric vehicle but have no idea about what type of fuel source a combustion engine would use. Anyway, thanks for the comparison for these 2 lights
Out of nearly 27,000 views, only maybe 4 people have commented. So no, 71% don’t care. But to clarify, I meant who cares so much that they take offense and feel the deep burning desire to comment about it. I’ve owned an iPhone forever. Genuinely didn’t know what Android used. Android guys are so damn sensitive that they think everyone is insulting their Precious. Textbook inferiority complex. And obviously I like USB-C. If you’ve seen any of my flashlight reviews I encourage all manufacturers to use it. So congratulations. Android uses a great charging option. Now quit looking for reasons to be offended.
@@HarleyWood23 omg how ironic...calm down. it was just funny that u said u love USB-C then 3 seconds later said.. USB-C to whatever Android uses... which is what basically every device uses, except Apple. Thank you for the review
Ive gone for the Olight despite the non changeable battery. I think for my light use it should last ages. The Fenix just looks painful to even look at.
Really well actually. The LR35R puts out 10K lumens and gets hot almost instantly. This light has much more surface area though and dissipates that heat more easily.
I'd like to see this compared to the Imalent R60C. The Imalent has 18000 Lumens and 269620 candela which equals over 1000 meters. And it sells for $200. I just bought one and it's a beast for sure. It gets hot very fast on turbo though, it only stays at 18000 lumens for about a minute and then cycles down, but because it's so short, the whole torch gets hot and not just the head. It does really well at 6000 Lumens, and will hold 3300 without cycling down at all. It's a combination light similar to the Fenix LR50R. Based on this video it seems they have almost identical beam patterns.
I have the imalent mso6 25,000 lumens and the Marauder 2. Imalent fails to compare in brightness, seems olight is the o ly one who does fudge thier lumen number
@@rich-qk7dc Well, it is important to remember that the Marauder 2 is a combination light whereas the MS06 is a pure flood with no center hotspot at all. Therefore, the MS06 isn't going to appear as bright due to it's lumens being spread even throughout. The MS06 might not achieve it's advertised 25,000 lumens (idk), but I can definitely understand why it might not appear as bright to a 14,000 lumen combination light. I have the Imalent R60C which is a combination light rated at 18,000 lumens, and it's much brighter than the MS06 and has hundreds of more meters throw. On that note though, I'm returning both the MS06 and R60C. I really like them, but both have the red light issue on turbo, and both are just too small for their rated lumens and get too hot too fast. I understand turbo isn't meant to run for long periods, but they heat up in less than a minute on turbo and the whole flashlight becomes uncomfortable to hold. I wish they made them with longer handles and more heatsinking. I bought the Imalent DX80 which is rated 32,000 lumens and that thing is a beast. And because it's big and has good heatsinking it doesn't get too hot really fast, and the handle doesn't get hot at all.
@@Isaiiahii yeah the heat gotta go somewhere that's how I knew before I bought it it couldn't make 25,000 lumens due to its size, still very happy with it, I did get the Maurada for $225 and got more band for my buck but us flashoholics are never satisfied
I just got my marauder 2 today. It Is really amazing light and design but that non replaceable battery is pure evil. Next month I will buy the LR50R from Fenix. Thanks for review. And no. For someone who commented that I must double tab then double tap again for turbo, that is not true for marauder 2.
French : Lequel des 2 éclaire le mieux ? qui est le le meilleur ? je ne comprends pas l'anglais , c'est pour cela que je vous écrit pour savoir lequel des 2 lampe est le meilleur. English :Which of the 2 illuminates the best? who is the best? I don't understand English, that's why I'm writing to you to find out which of the 2 lamps is the best. Merci/thank you
Dude the Olight Function destroys the Fenix. lol The fenix just blast out a lot of light making it hot spot useless. Olight over came this by having a Flood only and spot only mode. SO depending on what you need the all of the light is usable. Oh and the Olight can be used as a power bank as well and is IPX8 water proof. and come in a Pelican case. I get your sponsored but you should probably just show the Fenix products and not compare them to Olight, because you just sold some people to Olight for sure.
@Mike Byrne most of the light charge with USB type c, what are you talking about.... I know the seeker 2 pro uses wireless charging but why is that a deal breaker?
@Mike Byrne Imagine replying with "O light sucks and uses a janky proprietary charging system." Then switching your statement to "most" Olights after you realized Marauder 2, which is the flashlight being reviewed in this video, uses USB-C charging. You're a dumb hater spewing BS. GTFO
Strange, Fenix specs 950m throw and Olight 800m throw. Do the math. However you put it, in this comparison Fenix is the better light. Fantastic combination of throw and flood with more juice.
When referring to the price, “cheaper” is completely accurate. It is the comparative adjective meaning “lower in price; yet worth more than its cost”. If I used the term in regards to the build quality, you would be right.
@@MemphisMojo15s I would too. I take my dog out late at night here in FL and the flood is a better option to see around the back lake and to the sides for bad critters. Its spills out a bigger area and doesnt wash out
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I carried a Fenix PD35 for several years for my work. It withstood all sorts of extreme and harsh conditions and other than being scratched up , it still works just as good today as it did when I bought it. Fenix has the best quality of any flashlight I've ever owned and that includes several other, well known top brands. I just ordered the LR50R. I can't wait to try it out. Excellent review!
I have little to no use for either, but I want both. Lol.
Same!!
My wife dont understand me, i have no use for them but i like flashlights lol
Same lol
Get a job as security so you can justify its purchase.
So I tested both and I keep both. First I wanted to send back the Fenix, but: Fenix has a more focused beam, that is in most situations useful and especially for high distance and it has a connector for tripod. But it's big and the buttons are not feeling very good. The M2 on the other hand is more compact and feels very good in my hand. It has a very nice button, USB can be easily hide, comes with charger and a eyelet, that can also be hidden. Very nice. And the beam is very wide, better for rooms and photos. The beam option is also nice, but not as bright as the Fenix in short distance and can't be set at the same time as wide beam. I also miss a security eco light mode for 30 days. And of course the M2 is much more expensive. If I had to give one away, I would keep the M2
While being very impressive I'm glad I spent the extra money on the M2. I like having more options. Thanks for the head to head. It affirmed my decision. God bless and stay safe.
I’ll stick with the Marauder 2. The Fenix doesn’t seem as well thought out.
Marauder 2 is way better built
FENIX IS KING
Thank you for another GREAT review.
I've been waiting for this light for a while now.
I wanted to see how this one compared to the LR40R.
Ordering it today!
Dang, the marauder is a monster, but the fenix being a full combo may be more to my liking.
I like that the marauder is a dedicated flood and dedicated spot, but man if that combo doesn't impress.
Thanks for sharing.
Be safe.
The Marauder, which I own one, to me is the better light due to the spill and flood of the beam. It is more practical up close and even mid to far range it is great for not hotspotting. I have Warrior X Turbo and Javelot Turbo for spot beams and the Marauder ain't no slouch when it comes to spot beam either. But the Fenix is nice, just is not a good buy if you already own an Olight version. Good review. But there is just something undesirable about such an intense spot beam. The Fenix would have been better if it had a slight flood to its massive tight spot. Its too intense as a spot.
I think I would prefer the Marauder because the light is intense without washing everything out, and the focused beam is much tighter but still maintains it's clarity. The Fenix is a beast, but other than trying to blind everyone in my path, I believe that the Olight is a bit more utilitarian. And it's smaller too.
Thank You for this review! I bought the Marauder 2 a year ago and quickly learned it wasn't going to be ideal for open country use. The flood doesn't have enough throw and the throw doesn't provide any situational awareness....two extremes and no compromise. Been a long time Olight fan, (since the original Javelot UT) and I have several now. It's tough to beat the Warrior X Pro for general outdoor use.
I just ordered the Fenix L50R, it looks to be a good blend of both extremes (similar to my experience with the Warriors) just more of everything!!
I have both and to be honest the Olight is much more practical.
I've also seen a lot of people making the same mistake with the Olight to get super turbo you have to double tap and double tap.👍🏻
How is a huge wall of light useful, especially in the conditions the video showed? Only olight fanboys would still have to find a reason without actually giving a reason to say their olight is more practical.
Awesome, that's perfect. Thanks! Sold on the Marauder 2 for the spot beam function. I was in the air because I liked the Fenix's 21700s more than a custom battery pack of the Olight.
Magnificent! Magnificent! Magnificient.
Marauder for me. 👍🏻
Same here. I've had my Marauder 2 for almost 3 years.
The Fenix doesn't have the throw that the Marauder 2 has when it's in spotlight mode.
@@BuckFudweiserlmao it throws 150M furhter than the olight..
I got the Marauder 2 during a flash sale, and it was about $100 off the normal price. It's an awesome light. That said, the LR50R has a nice tight beam. Might be worth picking one up at a discount. Thanks for the review!
Thanks I will buy an Olight. Much better light and doesn't wash out objects
Nowhere near much better lol
Olight quality is mediocre at best. The colors are pretty and that's it. The proprietary charging and batteries are unnecessary, and olight is Expensive for what you get..Fenix quality is better, hands down. Stop being silly. I can shop at a store while on vacation and they carry SF (overpriced) Streamlight (overpriced) Pelican (stupid lights) and Fenix..they stopped carrying olight because of too many problems
I can tell you the store and you can call them and ask them yourself if you don't believe me. They had 4 lights last year, and I asked why. The man said they are not good lights.
Smoky Mountain Knifeworks Sevierville, TN. I spoke with the associate the other day when I bought 2 Fenix lights and he wouldn't even recommend the other ones. All of those guys prefer and recommend Fenix. They talk to more people every day about it face to face than we do. Fenix all the way. Why do you think that olight sales so many? They do so many specials and giveaway deals just to keep their numbers up.
One more thing, the olight literally picks up all the pollen and haze in the air, thus causing a loss of true focus. The olight in this video has a horrible beam with that square and no spill, and a ridiculous wall of light that serves no purpose. My LR35R has a much better spot/spill/flood pattern by far than the olight does.
Not bad, sticking with my M2.
Same here. Love my M2
@@willyb155 yeah, I love that flood. the fenix is a beast.
@@willyb155 plus the size and weight difference is huge
M2?
@@brandong2142 Marauder 2
UPDATE: I got the LR50R in the mail today. It's charging as I type this. Can't wait to try it out tonight!
So...?
How do you like it? I have an lr40r and i love it. Worth the buy?
How’s the perform man
don't blind yourself in the glare....
The Fenix has throw and flood at all time. You are comparing the throw in the Fenix to the flood on the olight... if you put the olight on the throw mode it'll probably throw longer than the Fenix.
Lmao, the fenix throws around 200M more..so 20% further.
No thanks....my 5 year old Fenix RC40 2016 edition is a beast and it's the best combination flood/thrower on the market today. Save your money or buy a Fenix RC40 2016 edition .....it may be rated at half the lumens but it's Everything I've wanted in a light! The charge lasts better than all the other lights I have (Olight, Acebeam, Mecarmy, Klarus.....)
I love my marauder 2 ..... flood and spot in one unit , there looks to be a big delay on the fenix proximity sensor
Some delay is likely engineered in to find a good balance between safety and 'false positives'. I'd heard comments about rain/snow causing the Marauder 2's prox sensor to step it down. I'm NOT trying to perpetuate any rumors, btw, just curious if you've had any issues with yours. Again, possible that was just a rumor, but could explain an intentional prox step-down delay in Fenix's engineering.
While I love my Marauder 2 it isnt a false rumour. I've had mine step down due to water on the sensor.
Now on the other hand, I leave it on for the most part but if in a snowy or wet environment quickly pressing the power button 15 times disables the proxy sensor. So best of both worlds tbh.
It would have been nice to see the different power settings on both lights shining at the barn. Thank you for the review.
Dang bro, you know I'm a Fenix nut and must add this to the collection. You did a good job keeping it under wraps bro
I like how it takes a few seconds to beam down when close to something. My Marauder 2 is far too sensitive. I do like the swappable battery pack of the Fenix.
You can adjust the sensitivity of the proximity sensor or turn it off completely and burn your house down with the M2. 😂🤣
really a fan of what Luminus has been doing lately. i remember when when SST50 and SST90 were the kings of power back in the day because cree really only had the MCE for higher ouput lights. but the sst series leds were incredibly inefficient and required huge amounts of current. then cree stepped up their game over the years with the XML and then onto the XPL, and then onto the wicked XHP series. so in response, luminus released the SST70, which turned out to be a beast. Im impressed by my PD40RV2. so many people assume that these flashlight companies are the brains behind light tech advancing so quickly, but in reality its the Emitter companies that are the real winners behind this industry, without them Fenix, Acebeam, Olight, Klarus, Nitecore, etc would be nothing. anyways. Great video!!
"I looove USB-C".... "USB-C to whatever Android uses" hahahaha
The android equivalent of lightning is, usb c😂 every Android phone for the last 4+ years has had it, it's universal and common, unlike lightning
Yeah, Apple only does it to force people in the US to buy new products. Only in Europe, they force Apple to make standard micro usb or C on all their products.
Great comparison! That Fenix looks like a beast.
Two great flashlights but I think two different uses. I have the Marauder 2 and love it for what I need. Going into pitch black buildings, the Marauder 2 lights it up like daylight. The Fenix (I don't own) looks to be a better spot type light. The Marauder has a spotlight function but it is made for a very long, narrow throw.
Android phones basically made USB-C standard in the industry before anything else. Android phones have been using USB-C for many years. And most charging cords for Android phones for the past couple of years have been USB-C to USB-C.
Just bought the LR50R and I'm in love. LOL. It's a beast!!! The build quality is amazing!!!
Holy Crap , that's Awesome. I did want to see the other modes though ....
Fenix Destroys the other one. Fenix is like a Star Wars light-saber = no comparison.
might be time to put the old RC 40 up for sale!
And thats why lumens isn’t everything, gotta pay attention to the candela depending on the application.
The Marauder seems like a more useful light. It either floods an entire area out to a great distance where you can clearly identify everything in the area without wash out - or you can switch to a super tight spotlight with insane throw. They’re both quality made…just which one is more functional for its intended purpose. Honestly I wouldn’t be upset to own either one…if I was to spend my own money on only one, I’d pick the Marauder.
The tight throw mode on the marauder is not very good, it doesn't throw very far
@@nohcho84 800 meters isn’t very far? What?
The Android of equivalent of USB-C is....USB-C lol
Marauder 2 or Fenix LR50R ? The Fenix LR50R can change , or take the replacements the batttery as much as we want. But the Marauder is not.
Not being able to replace the batteries on the olight really killed it for me, I can't see spending that much for a flashlight only for it to be useless in 2-3 years
Kinda like all modern smart phones.
Well, as a person getting such a flashlight with literal bombs as power source, you should have some technical background.
And with technical background there is no problem in replacing them.
Nice flashlights and very bright
Haha the fenix is ridiculous!!! 🤣👍👍👍🏆🏆
I have the older Fenix LR40R. It has the same lumens output and power bank. But it can also switch from flood to throw beam ( and it’s a circular beam, not square) or both at same time. It’s also has a quad 18650 pack it comes with but can also use 4 regular 18650. So I’m not sure if Fenix really improved on the LR40R with the LR50R.
I sold my LR40R because the lack of a sling. Awesome light though
Bought the Fenix got a sweet deal since they had a 20% off coupon but olight has the same deal as well. Now I’m wondering if I should get the Marauder instead
Yes get Marauder it’s a great flood much better for doing video.
WHOA!!!! This is a must have!!!
You did a Fenix review and ended up selling me the Olight. 🤔🤣🤣🤣
Agreed....the Fenix is Useless. I have quite a few Fenix lights, but this one is absolutely Useless with it's crappy beam...
Always appreciate your videos but not a good comparison towards the end; you're comparing the candela of the Fenix to the flood (mode) of the Marauder. Pretty sure on the throw mode it would have washed out the barn very similarly.
Definitely olight for me
love me some FENIX
I like the flood on the olight, does a good job, but that fenix is a light on steroids! I'll take one to go and mount it on a weapon lol
The Olight beam is a lot better than the Fenix. As you say, the beam of the Fenix erases the flag, we cannot see it, while the Olight provides that smooth beautiful large flood and its brightness is just spot on, perfect. What's the point of such brightnees in the Fenix if we can't see the object where the main spot is targeting? Thanks for showing the video. Helped me to decide not to go for the Fenix and take the Olight
The point is that you can use one level lower of power and use the light longer.
@@lekkerpruven887 I don't think you understood. You can use a level lower, however the beam spot is too white. You can't see clearly what is the object you are pointing at. Again, Olight as a mucher better beam. Is clear, its flood uniform snd transparent, and you can see clearly the object.
@@TheConfutatis thats just because of poor beamshot spots. If you only use this for such low distances you dont need anything over a few 1000 lumens. Take it to a beach or some more open spaces and you will see that the fenix offers much more light and runtime. The olight definietly has its upsides too, it just depends what youre gonna use it for.
Lame coment. It's like saying a fast car is not good because it goes too fast at max speed. You can always go slower but it is good to know you can go very fast if you want.
So I came into this being a self admitted Olight fan boy. I personally like the M2 better due to some of the different functions it has. From the video I like the spill the M2 has a little better and I feel like the Fenix is almost too bright... can't believe I'm saying that lol. That was with it on turbo of course so it could be turned down, that's crazy the candela that Fenix is pushing. Great video and comparison as always brother 👍
Hello! Do you know how you can factory reset or reboot Fenix LR50R?
I think I'm gonna buy this one the 60r and 80r are just too absurdly huge to lug along on nocturnal walk
I like to see practical, long runtimes at high output but passive thermal management is a design challenge:
The Olight Marauder 2 has a claimed 14,000 lumen runtime of 5 mins before thermal throttling the output.
Olight X7R claims 12,000 lumens for 3 minutes.
Olight Marauder X9R claims 25,000 lumens for 1h40m
FENIX LR50R claims 14,000 lumuns for 1h50m
IMALENT MS18 claims 100,000 lumens for 1 minute
Awesome light and review. I wonder if you could just use 4 single 21700s. ?
Yes you can, but they need to be button top 21700s.
Love your videos Harley, your reviews are really good. I do have a question on your preference between the LR35R being all flood, the LR40R being a combination of flood and throw and the LR50R being more about the throw. Which one would you recommend for someone who wants the best of both worlds? Thanks!
Crickets bro.....Crickets!
I definitely wouldn’t throw either one away but from the video I like the Fénix better.
Hey bro, i have a brand new in the box as it came olight x9r that id trade for a fenix lr50r.. i bought the x9 for my dad, he had a stroke before the light even came. Well now its been 3 months and we realize the x9 is way too big for him. Would you be willing or know anyone who would??? Thanks!
Good Video!👍🏽
The olight marauder is $251 for black friday?
230$ for black version
Nice review. Thanks.
Can these batteries of the fenix flashlight be changed/replaced?
From the Fenix web site "Also, in an emergency, the LR50R is able to run on one to three 21700 batteries." So I would say the answer is yes. Also it can be used as a power bank.
Sir 🙏
Which will be best to buy Fenix lr 50r Or Fenix lr 80r?
Fenix lr 80r battery is not removable but there are screws so I think if I wish I can remove.
A seller told me that I can buy the battery pack directly from him.
So my question is that is battery pack of Lr 80r available in the market?
Hey Harley yeah you remind me of a Harley-Davidson thank you for sharing this great video on that light awesome 😎💰🖐️👍
I just got the Marauder 2,its fab,i have the fenix tk72r too,they tend to flood with more throw,Olight do more throw,depends what you want,both are great same as this LR50 fenix,there just diff .
PS. Nice review👍
WOW! That’s awesome 👏 that Phoenix is the bees knees! Wondering the cost.
You like not being able to actually see what you are shining your light at?...Ok...
I'm hesitating to by a Marauder or LR40R for a looong while... meanwhile there are successors of those ligths available and I still hesitate...
I own 2 ringchain lights (LED LENSER P3 with 25 Lumen) for visiting small caves during my hikes and 2 Two-Cell-AA-Flashlights (MAGLITE MINI one with LED and one with Halogen modded to LED with around 40 Lumen) for emergency situations in my glove box of our cars.
I still can not find any situation where I can really use a M2 or LR50R... except the Wanna-Have-Feeling. ;)
BTW: I love the control wheel of the Olight Marauder 2! But the output of the Fenix is way better, even if it has the same problem as all very high Lumen flashlights have: To bright in some situations.
If you want a flashlight similar in 'wow factor' but far less expensive, I suggest looking at something like a thrunite catapult V6 (Or their new rendition that will be released soon) the single 26650 powered light will throw more than 750 metres, with over 150k candela, basically throwing as far as the fenix but with only 1700 lumens. It's really badass. Holding something that is no longer than 6 inches, and about an inch in thickness, capable of throwing light nearly a kilometre.... is really cool feeling :)
Check out Fenix's HT18 if you want less expensive throw that's still pretty incredible, and in a pretty small package!
I own a gazillion high end flashlights and I would and did choose the Olight over the Fenix. The build quality of the light is superior all the way around. I am NOT impressed however with the fact that the lens is plastic and NOT glass. This is something you would never see on my Surefire or Powertac flashlights. Lastly, the fact that the batteries can not be changed is yet another thing that bothers me and Olight needs to rectify this issue with replacement parts down the road otherwise you just have an expensive paperweight at the end of the day.
Cool light... so bright u cant see what your trying to look at. Ill take the olight anyday. But im a flood guy. Ive never ran into a situation that i needed to spotlight anything in real life.
I pig hunt and the Felix has been my best purchase to date. No pig goes undiscovered with this beast.
@@wefukthenwo I do too but the bars in my area close too early. 😬
After review this video ill go for the marauder 2...😂
Why? Too much flood, not as much throw..The Fenix has spill and throw.
Very sharp comparison and good job
I just received mine, it says in the instructions that when using 21700 the max output will be only 6000 lumen ...
Not sure how exactly they "detect" if we are using the battery pack os 4x21700 cells .... but I didn't like when I read that in the manul, disappointing.
It's a safety issue. They don't want dumb Jimmy putting crappy lithium in the light, causing a fire, then saying, "This light is garbage."
These look like amazing lights I need one that is pretty waterproof for treasure hunting at night in rivers 1 to 5 feet deep in fast-moving current the lights will not stay submerged but once in a while to get dipped everyone that I bought so far does a pretty good job but you can tell there’s moisture inside when I’m done so I just take them all apart when I get home at night and the next day they work fine but I’d like something a little more waterproof and something with this kind of punch
Two bananas lights I’d love to have but absolutely have no practical use for. 🔦😳
What led chip does the Olight marauder 2 use? did not see the company announced?
German Osram LED`s
I thought my Seaker2 died last week but the tail cap was loose. Olight was quick to reply and sent a tail cap.
I had a tailcap die on my Javelot Pro. Same thing. They replaced it within a few days. Thanks for watching
Android equivalent is USBC dude. Simple and plays well with others not lightning nonsense
You Android dudes are so sensitive. No one cares.
71% of people care (android market share). I think the reason you're getting so many comments about the USBC port is because it did sound a little strange for you to be confused that android uses USBc, especially coming from somebody who is reviewing tech since USBc is the baseline industry standard used on the majority of mobile devices (along with other tech, like flashlights of course).
Its almost like somebody making a car video and talking about how they charge their electric vehicle but have no idea about what type of fuel source a combustion engine would use.
Anyway, thanks for the comparison for these 2 lights
Out of nearly 27,000 views, only maybe 4 people have commented. So no, 71% don’t care. But to clarify, I meant who cares so much that they take offense and feel the deep burning desire to comment about it. I’ve owned an iPhone forever. Genuinely didn’t know what Android used. Android guys are so damn sensitive that they think everyone is insulting their Precious. Textbook inferiority complex. And obviously I like USB-C. If you’ve seen any of my flashlight reviews I encourage all manufacturers to use it. So congratulations. Android uses a great charging option. Now quit looking for reasons to be offended.
@@HarleyWood23 omg how ironic...calm down. it was just funny that u said u love USB-C then 3 seconds later said.. USB-C to whatever Android uses... which is what basically every device uses, except Apple. Thank you for the review
Ive gone for the Olight despite the non changeable battery. I think for my light use it should last ages.
The Fenix just looks painful to even look at.
Hi nice review i have ordered mine
compare to acebeam x45
How does that thing manages the heat?
Really well actually. The LR35R puts out 10K lumens and gets hot almost instantly. This light has much more surface area though and dissipates that heat more easily.
I'd like to see this compared to the Imalent R60C. The Imalent has 18000 Lumens and 269620 candela which equals over 1000 meters. And it sells for $200. I just bought one and it's a beast for sure. It gets hot very fast on turbo though, it only stays at 18000 lumens for about a minute and then cycles down, but because it's so short, the whole torch gets hot and not just the head.
It does really well at 6000 Lumens, and will hold 3300 without cycling down at all.
It's a combination light similar to the Fenix LR50R. Based on this video it seems they have almost identical beam patterns.
I have the imalent mso6 25,000 lumens and the Marauder 2. Imalent fails to compare in brightness, seems olight is the o ly one who does fudge thier lumen number
@@rich-qk7dc Well, it is important to remember that the Marauder 2 is a combination light whereas the MS06 is a pure flood with no center hotspot at all. Therefore, the MS06 isn't going to appear as bright due to it's lumens being spread even throughout.
The MS06 might not achieve it's advertised 25,000 lumens (idk), but I can definitely understand why it might not appear as bright to a 14,000 lumen combination light. I have the Imalent R60C which is a combination light rated at 18,000 lumens, and it's much brighter than the MS06 and has hundreds of more meters throw.
On that note though, I'm returning both the MS06 and R60C. I really like them, but both have the red light issue on turbo, and both are just too small for their rated lumens and get too hot too fast. I understand turbo isn't meant to run for long periods, but they heat up in less than a minute on turbo and the whole flashlight becomes uncomfortable to hold. I wish they made them with longer handles and more heatsinking. I bought the Imalent DX80 which is rated 32,000 lumens and that thing is a beast. And because it's big and has good heatsinking it doesn't get too hot really fast, and the handle doesn't get hot at all.
@@Isaiiahii yeah the heat gotta go somewhere that's how I knew before I bought it it couldn't make 25,000 lumens due to its size, still very happy with it, I did get the Maurada for $225 and got more band for my buck but us flashoholics are never satisfied
Nice review 🤜🤛 Interesting flashlight.
Thanks man
Nice flash ...
How much that both ?
I just got my marauder 2 today.
It Is really amazing light and design but that non replaceable battery is pure evil.
Next month I will buy the LR50R from Fenix.
Thanks for review.
And no. For someone who commented that I must double tab then double tap again for turbo, that is not true for marauder 2.
which is the better flooder in you oppinion?
How does it compare against the MS18
MS18 is Not comparable...
100000 lums 😎
What kind of dumb question is that?
Can you a review or compare the Fenix against the Olight Javolot
Olight Javelot is trash compares to this lmao
@@HmongThao97 according to both web sites javlot 4266 ft beam distance Fenix 3116 beam distance so I guess as a thrower olight is better lmao
I work as a diesel tech and I need a long lasting heavy duty bright light but everything keeps braking on me
French : Lequel des 2 éclaire le mieux ? qui est le le meilleur ? je ne comprends pas l'anglais , c'est pour cela que je vous écrit pour savoir lequel des 2 lampe est le meilleur.
English :Which of the 2 illuminates the best? who is the best? I don't understand English, that's why I'm writing to you to find out which of the 2 lamps is the best.
Merci/thank you
Феникс лучше !
Dude the Olight Function destroys the Fenix. lol The fenix just blast out a lot of light making it hot spot useless. Olight over came this by having a Flood only and spot only mode. SO depending on what you need the all of the light is usable. Oh and the Olight can be used as a power bank as well and is IPX8 water proof. and come in a Pelican case. I get your sponsored but you should probably just show the Fenix products and not compare them to Olight, because you just sold some people to Olight for sure.
@Mike Byrne most of the light charge with USB type c, what are you talking about.... I know the seeker 2 pro uses wireless charging but why is that a deal breaker?
@Mike Byrne Marauder 2 uses USB-C charging, dummy.
@Mike Byrne Imagine replying with "O light sucks and uses a janky proprietary charging system." Then switching your statement to "most" Olights after you realized Marauder 2, which is the flashlight being reviewed in this video, uses USB-C charging. You're a dumb hater spewing BS. GTFO
@Mike Byrne strong words for someone who does not have much technical knowledge
Well yeah the Olight has "spill". It's a flood light and a spotlight mode. The spotlight mode on the Marauder 2 throws twice as far as the Fenix.
And it isn't anywhere near as useful with that square beam and no spill.
@@MemphisMojo15s that's weird, because I use it a lot. 🤷♂️
@@BuckFudweiser good for spot. Personally, I don't like spot with no spill, but that's just me
Strange, Fenix specs 950m throw and Olight 800m throw. Do the math. However you put it, in this comparison Fenix is the better light. Fantastic combination of throw and flood with more juice.
This can go underwater but can it illuminate while inter water
It stays on but is not recommended to submerge more than a few meters. It’s water resistant but definitely not a diving light.
@@HarleyWood23 i only need to hold it under 1 ft under water every so often as i walk along in the river. any thoughts on the correct one to buy.
Oh yeah. That would be fine. The Fenix has more throw. Under murky water, it may perform better.
@@HarleyWood23 the 40 or the 50 i can't recall why one is better than the other.
with that many batteries I should be able to charge my car...:)
Less expensive (Fenix) not cheaper. Great light but I do like the olights versatility a bit more not saying that there couldn’t be some improvements.
When referring to the price, “cheaper” is completely accurate. It is the comparative adjective meaning “lower in price; yet worth more than its cost”.
If I used the term in regards to the build quality, you would be right.
Fenix 👍
I'd go with the Olight after watching this.
Why?
@@MemphisMojo15s I would too. I take my dog out late at night here in FL and the flood is a better option to see around the back lake and to the sides for bad critters. Its spills out a bigger area and doesnt wash out
@@user-ev2qo1hj1g thank you I appreciate the reply
Hlo Bro where to get it in India
You dont...Bro
Didn't know flashlights had transmissions. 😬
Sure does.hold it up to your ear and you can actually hear the hamsters shifting
magnifique mon frère
Hey boss man the Phoenix got it all over the Mirada the Phoenix light is so much better credible