Olight Marauder 2 | Unboxing And Review | 14,000 Lumens = Almost Daylight!

[@alpinewinds3740]

Just bought one and very impressed by Olight. Excellent engineering.

[@anticommoncore4065]

If you find yourself in heavy snow, fog, or rain, the proximity sensor may not allow you to go brighter than the 2(400lm) setting. You can disable the proximity sensor. While light is ON, press the button fifteen times in a row, until the light turns OFF. Do this procedure again, to turn the sensor back on. WHEN SENSOR IS DISABLED, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE TO START A FIRE WITH THIS LIGHT. BE CAREFUL! Credit for this M2 tip, goes to uToober, Flash Lights UK.

[@616Reviews]

Interesting, thanks for the tip! Just tried it and it worked. Like you said, be careful, the light does get extremely hot.

[@UrbanAnywhere]

About the proximity sensor, there is another review on KZbin that posted the instructions for disabling the proximity sensor as per Olight support instructions. Just search for short Maurader 2 reviews.

[@anticommoncore4065]

The larger the human iris is allowed to dilate, while dark, the image to the retina is sharper, and more defined. So when you have a thrower with ANY flood/spill, your iris will constrict from it, and in turn, reduce the perceived image quality. Much like using a 50mm scope, over a 40mm scope, or using HD glass.

[@filtax3984]

impressive especially the spot mode. is like lep flashlights. thanks for the video.

[@616Reviews]

The flood mode is equally impressive and very fun. Thanks!

[@MrUrrl]

Great review. I wish the spotlight was round, but I still love this flashlight, it came today. Very well built.

[@616Reviews]

Thanks for watching! While the square is a tad "interesting", I actually kind of like it haha. Overall very fun to use!

[@viccao8431]

Did yours come with a hard case?

[@willieescaba9625]

Pretty great light. I am enjoying mine. I have been using it heavily during the recent power outages due to the ice storms here in Texas. I did disable the proximity sensor though. On the lower settings, the light doubled as a room lamp . I may buy another one honestly.

[@616Reviews]

It's a lot of fun to use. Also, works great as a battery backup for situations like yours as well. Stay safe!

[@the_nma5119]

baton 3 pro max does same for 1/5 the price and more runtime.

[@alanottley]

I totally agree with your opinion that there should be at least a modicum of flood along with the spot. I would love to get a Marauder for my collection, but I think I will hold off for a while to see if they add the flood feature. In the meantime, I will use my Warrior Turbo for spot and my Seeker 2 Pro for flood. Great video!

[@616Reviews]

Both of those lights do their respective job well, so unless you really want it, I wouldn't rush on getting an M2. Thanks for watching!

[@pubgfanatico1666]

how much time you can get betwen differents levels ? how much time you cant get on 14k lumens mode

[@birdsandthingsbeachandbush1064]

We don't really have Guns here in Australia. I'm waiting for this torch it cost $432. My son got me the Javelot 2 but I lost it in the first 2 weeks in the lake the first time I went out kayaking. I hope I can use this to find it.

[@jimacheson4933]

You mentioned that it might be used as a defensive weapon....turn it on full power and use the spot mode, that is your weapon! I've got one ordered, can't wait to get it

[@616Reviews]

The strobe makes a hell of a weapon too lol. It's fun to use for sure, enjoy!

[@Aerox90]

This one is DEFINATELY gonna be the next flashlight that I add to my collection! 😁

[@616Reviews]

It's a fun one for sure!

[@Aerox90]

@@616Reviews How well does this flashlight fit in a "regular" sized pocket? Like the ones often found on the most common types of sweatpants. I know there's no "standard size" for pockets, but this flashlight is obviously not gonna fit if you're wearing a pair jeans! I want to know if I will need to bring a backback with me or not, for when I don't wish to carry it in my hands anymore!

[@616Reviews]

@@Aerox90 You'd maybe be able to get it in some sweatpants but even if it fit, it'd be pretty heavy. I'd try to keep it somewhere else.

[@kczcb4697]

Great review. Extra points for use of the word schmoo . Haven’t heard that since the cartoon character. Ordered my marauder yesterday

[@616Reviews]

Haha I got it from AvE, never even knew it was a cartoon. Hope shipping is quick for you, have fun!

[@djamelbmw2228]

Waw its amazing i want one like it 😁😊

[@金名-e8k]

I bought an olight marauder 2 flashlight, but unfortunately it broke, and I was 50 cm underwater. Turn on the light for about 15 minutes. This gear is in the third gear. Turning on the flashlight the next day, the flashlight kept flashing, the light could not be adjusted normally, and the switch did not respond. Has your olight marauder 2 been tested and it works about 50 cm underwater??? Thank you

[@616Reviews]

I have not tested it underwater. I'd reach out to their customer service via email or the chat on their website.

[@warriorsage591]

I'm about to buy one for the flash sale, I want to know is the lense made out of plastic? is there a chance of it melting on turbo?

[@616Reviews]

If I were to guess, I'd say plastic. During normal use I don't think it would melt and haven't seen any reports of it doing that.

[@warriorsage591]

@@616Reviews thanks

[@ic6492]

Just ordered mine.

[@616Reviews]

Nice! Shipping has been a mess from everyone, so might be a bit lol

[@ic6492]

Hopefully not. Says it will deliver in three days so maybe?

[@616Reviews]

@@ic6492 Hearing mixed reviews from all over. A lot is carrier fault with how busy they are, some is Olight fault. Part of my Black Friday order is still being prepped in Georgia so who knows lol

[@ic6492]

Says it’s arriving on time and arriving tomorrow. Keeping my hopes up!

[@docaoduyanh8457]

How much is it?

[@AllUncensored117]

I know it’s kinda late to the party but does it have a strob

[@leonunez8283]

Yes

[@rodonyou]

Great video, very informative 👍

[@616Reviews]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@rushgush]

what happens when the battery dies? toss the entire light away?

[@616Reviews]

It's rechargeable...?

[@rushgush]

@@616Reviews well once the pack after a certain number of charges , the batteries will die. say 3 years 500 recharges. then what? throw the whole light out. 🤣😂

[@616Reviews]

It's unrealistic that the light would just stop working, you'd probably just have deal with reduced capacity. There's also a 5 year warranty on the light, feel free to use that whenever you please. Past that, I don't think it'd be terribly hard to open the light and replace the cells yourself, it's just three 21700's. So no, I don't think I'll need to throw the entire light away in three years. Feel free to remind me in 2024 for an update.

[@JimmyWayne7]

can you lock it yourself or you have to wait for 30s for the auto lock?

[@616Reviews]

As far as I know you have to wait for the auto lock.

[@JimmyWayne7]

@@616Reviews OK thxs

[@UNKNOWN-zb3qm]

You didn't get a case for it?

[@616Reviews]

This was before they started doing that. Last year neither the blue or black came with a case. I don't know of they do now, but the new colors usually do.

[@astromanwr-3704]

Nice flashlight

[@616Reviews]

It's been a blast to use for sure

[@mattiascarlsson8231]

Hi! Do you know if the Marauder 2 is possible to use while you support it with power via the USB port? I thinking of using it for example as a work light with a USB power delivery charger. It would be very convenient. Thanks in advance!

[@616Reviews]

I just tested and it appears it can be charged wile in use (The charging LED is on). I'm not sure if the light is using only the USB power, only the batteries, or a combination. I'll see if I can setup a runtime test to see if there's an actual difference and let you know!

[@mattiascarlsson8231]

@@616ReviewsOh, that sounds really good. The test you're describing sounds like a good way of verifying it even more! If you have a wattmeter for AC or for USB, also that could be a way to see if it's using the external power. Thanks for your effort, and good review!

[@616Reviews]

No wattmeter so had to go with my more low tech solution lol. Left it turned on level 3 and plugged in for about 16 hours while I was at work. Level 3 runtime is 13 hours per Olight. Got home, light still on and is fully charged. I'd be careful about doing this on higher settings as the light does get hot and I don't know if being plugged in would keep it from ramping down or not. Also, not sure if the charging would even keep up on the higher settings that suck so much power, but I'd say at least level 4 and lower you're probably7 good which is still 1600 lumens. Hope this helped!

[@mattiascarlsson8231]

@@616Reviews Hi! That sounds really good! I'm really glad that you wanted to do this test! Yeah, the heat would probably be an issue, but 1600 lumen is what my regular battery led work light is rated for and that's enough for much. Now I want this light even more! :) Thanks again, and keep up with the good reviews!

[@adammcguinness9950]

The spot does have a tiny bit of flood. I was in pitch black and could see my feet with the spot on. I got video.

[@616Reviews]

An extremely tiny amount - I was hoping for more along the lines of the Warrior Turbo or Javelot Turbo, something that actually made a difference.

[@adammcguinness9950]

A bit more than ‘none at all’.

[@horsefeathersmcclipclopert5659]

Do this vs the Luxtreme by Nebo.

[@616Reviews]

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[@jamesmin2837]

It's useless as a defensive weapon. You're never going to hold it like a tail switch. Power on requires extra step. They should just get rid of crowning on non-tactical lights. But in my opinion it's a decorative feature.

[@TackleAdvisors]

Pop the head flat on the table and turn it on and light will escape the bezel...pretty useful. I I wish there was a way to defeat the sensor dimming function temporarily.

[@jamesmin2837]

@@TackleAdvisors there is! Permanently in fact. While on, press the power button 15-16 times. It flashes and that disables the proximity dimmer. Again to re enable it

[@TackleAdvisors]

@@jamesmin2837 DUDE!!! I just checked! Thank you! That was a huge help! I didn't see that in the instructions...(that I actually read..lol)

[@jamesmin2837]

@@TackleAdvisors Glad that helped! It's actually not in the instructions, but I saw it on a flashlight forum. Becareful of the heat though, it gets super hot at 14k lumens if left unattended. It's easy enough to turn on or off, so most of the time I leave the sensor on until I need it. Enjoy!!

[@616Reviews]

I mean I wouldn't say useless, if needed it definitely could be, just not the ideal first choice lol. It is for sure more decorative and can be useful to help you notice if you left the light on with the bezel down.

[@raymondj8768]

DAM WHAT A RIP OFF E BAY HAS SOME GREAT LED LIGHTS WITH A GREAT PRICE TO !

[@616Reviews]

EBay is where you're going to find the rip-offs but good luck with those lol