Olight X6 Marauder - 5000 Lumen Handheld Flashlight/Spotlight

[olightworld]

Here at Olight, we have long been pushing the envelope on handheld lighting. We started with EDC and sport flashlights, moved into tactical lights, and then started creating some lumen and throw monsters like the SR90.

Next up we have a handheld spotlight/flashlight that is like nothing on the market. The X6 Marauder combines six CREE XM-L U2 LEDs with a high capacity lithium ion battery pack to put out a blinding 5000 ANSI lumens. The main body is separated from the battery pack by a coiled cord, making the light very comfortable and easy to use for extended periods. Most of the length of the main body is comprised of large cooling fins, which help keep the light from overheating. A temperature sensor is also included to ensure that the LEDs do not overheat during periods of extended use.

The head, handle, and other parts of the body are Bayer ABS, a comfortable composite of rubber and carbon fiber. The fins have protective rubber strips to help protect the user from touching the cooling fins while they are in use and heating up.

The X6 will start shipping to preferred dealers on 4/24.



















1. Uses 6 world-class super bright Cree XM-L LEDs.
2. 150lm(30h)-1200lm(4h30min)-5000lm(1h15min);
3. Split-battery design perfectly integrates high demands of heat dissipation and low weight of main body.
4. Built-in high-capacity lithium battery to make sure effective runtime at high brightness.
5. Aluminum alloy 6N01-T6 with Type Ⅲ hard anodization and Bayer ABS (20% carbon fiber).
6. It can work directly with AC110V and AC220V electric supply, effectively enriches the applications（optional accessories） .
7. Lens : Tough ultra-clear mineral glass with anti-reflective coating.
8. Water resistant: IPX6.
9. Power indicator: Low: red light on and should charge immediately;
Normal: yellow light on; High: green light on.
10. Terminal Control Mode.

[egrep]

Very Very interesting. All nice 'n tight and clean. I love the run times and form factor. I wonder what they will go for. I'm not usually into bright lights, but for this I might make exception.

[GoingGear.com]

Very Very interesting. All nice 'n tight and clean. I love the run times and form factor. I wonder what they will go for. I'm not usually into bright lights, but for this I might make exception.

They are $549.95.

[kj2kj2]

Love to see a comparison with the Fenix TK70. TK70 has, according ANSI specs, more throw and higher intensity.

[Teej]

Love to see a comparison with the Fenix TK70. TK70 has, according ANSI specs, more throw and higher intensity.

My guess is, based upon the throw figure claimed, that this is primarily a flood light....and that the throw it does have is due to shear horsepower.

IE: HUGE pool of light.

The TK70 is also very floody, pumping out almost twice the lumens of the SR90 for example, but the SR90 throws further as the beam is not floody, despite generous spill. My guess is that the X6 is like 2-3 TK70's shining out at the same time as far as reach and coverage.

[GoingGear.com]

My guess is, based upon the throw figure claimed, that this is primarily a flood light....and that the throw it does have is due to shear horsepower.

IE: HUGE pool of light.

The TK70 is also very floody, pumping out almost twice the lumens of the SR90 for example, but the SR90 throws further as the beam is not floody, despite generous spill. My guess is that the X6 is like 2-3 TK70's shining out at the same time as far as reach and coverage.

Yeah, that's a pretty good description. The X6 has a nice combination of a large beam and great throw due to the massive output.

[Rodrigo]

That's really cool , what a output, 5,000lumens, it must be very floody, and big coverage, love it!! It'll turns night into day..., definitely far more light than that of auto lamps

[jtrucktools34]

Olightworld,

I was reading through the PDF manual on your web site and it states that after 10 minutes of running on high that the output is decreased by 60%. Is this accurate? GG said that it would drop to 60%.

I am looking hard at this light right now and just want clarification before ordering. The difference between 2000 and 3000 lumens is kind of a big deal to me.

Also, when will the accessories be available to power this directly off of 120vac and 12vdc?

Regards,

Jtrucktools34

[olightworld]

Marshall is correct. It will reduce to 60% output (3000 lumens) after 10 minutes or when the temperature gets too high.

We are working hard to make the terminal mode accessory available as soon as possible.

[Rodrigo]

Marshall is correct. It will reduce to 60% output (3000 lumens) after 10 minutes or when the temperature gets too high.

We are working hard to make the terminal mode accessory available as soon as possible.

Is this for the protection of led or prolong it's life? And when and how do we get the highest output again?

[GoingGear.com]

Is this for the protection of led or prolong it's life? And when and how do we get the highest output again?

It's to protect the LEDs. You can turn it off and turn it back on to get the highest output, assuming that it is not over the temperature threshold. If it is, it will keep the output at 60%.

[sledhead]

Seriously considering this light. Any incentives to benefit the early jumpers? Some of us are on the fence, might make us jump!

[jtrucktools34]

David, (Olightworld)

What do you think about mounting this thing to the back of a commercial truck as a work-light?? Their is a HUGE need for lighting on commercial vehicles and although there are thousands of lighting options none of them even come close to this! I am currently using a european product made for mining equipment. They are very rugged but they are using 4 MCE's and only achieve 1800lm OTF. I am mounting multiple units on my vehicles @ over $300.00 each! I realize that you are not manufacturing for our market but I sure wish you would!

Regards,
Jtrucktools34

[Teej]

David, (Olightworld)

What do you think about mounting this thing to the back of a commercial truck as a work-light?? Their is a HUGE need for lighting on commercial vehicles and although there are thousands of lighting options none of them even come close to this! I am currently using a european product made for mining equipment. They are very rugged but they are using 4 MCE's and only achieve 1800lm OTF. I am mounting multiple units on my vehicles @ over $300.00 each! I realize that you are not manufacturing for our market but I sure wish you would!

Regards,
Jtrucktools34

VisionX?



I have that on my work truck.

[GoingGear.com]

David, (Olightworld)

What do you think about mounting this thing to the back of a commercial truck as a work-light?? Their is a HUGE need for lighting on commercial vehicles and although there are thousands of lighting options none of them even come close to this! I am currently using a european product made for mining equipment. They are very rugged but they are using 4 MCE's and only achieve 1800lm OTF. I am mounting multiple units on my vehicles @ over $300.00 each! I realize that you are not manufacturing for our market but I sure wish you would!

Regards,
Jtrucktools34

What kind of mounts do those lights use? I know Olight is working on accessories, so I'll see if I can suggest some vehicle mounting options.

[int32]

Very interesting light for me besides one thing.
60% output after 10 minutes is disappoint. I was ready to make a purchase, but with this new information I will be waiting for reviews, upgrades or new models.

[selfbuilt]

My review is now up:

Olight X6 Marauder (6x XM-L, Rechargeable) Review: RUNTIMES, BEAMSHOTS, VIDEO + more!

Cheers!

[sledhead]

Another fantastic review! Really trying to wait for the outside beamshots, but, not sure I'll be able too.

I like the form factor and hoping for some nice accessories.

[selfbuilt]

FYI, my Olight X6 review has just been updated with outdoor beamshots.

I've done a few comparisons, including to a 35W HID. But to get you started, here's a comparison to the other Olight S&R-style lights:



There are more pics and a discussion are in the review thread.

[GoingGear.com]

Looks like your camera was about as overwhelmed as mine was.

[Teej]

Looks like your camera was about as overwhelmed as mine was.

Does that mean we will see your video shots for this light in your youtube vids/in the page for the light on GG?



(NOT the ones in back/front of your house...out in that field at least)

[selfbuilt]

Looks like your camera was about as overwhelmed as mine was.

Yeah, my standard camera settings were originally developed for facilitating comparisons of ~700 lumen, ~40K lux@1m thrower lights.

Next time I head out for higher output pics, I will take the X6 along again and experiment with other settings. At the end of the day, you can never find anything that matches the dynamic range of the human visual/perception system, but hopefully these pics do provide some generally meaningful guidance to people.

[Teej]

Yeah, my standard camera settings were originally developed for facilitating comparisons of ~700 lumen, ~40K lux@1m thrower lights.

Next time I head out for higher output pics, I will take the X6 along again and experiment with other settings. At the end of the day, you can never find anything that matches the dynamic range of the human visual/perception system, but hopefully these pics do provide some generally meaningful guidance to people.

Your comparison shots are very useful, but, I think the lights have outgrown the locale.

The spill and flood have no where to show, and the 100 yard range is now easy for almost every decent light...

I think we need to start looking for a field or other large area with 1,000 yard ranges, as that's where the technology is going.

From a purely logistical perspective, I was thinking a large graveyard would be perfect, as it has a large number of targets arranged typically in neat rows for range comparisons, over a long distance....but it might be a bit macabre.

[selfbuilt]

From a purely logistical perspective, I was thinking a large graveyard would be perfect, as it has a large number of targets arranged typically in neat rows for range comparisons, over a long distance....but it might be a bit macabre.

Yeah ... I don't think I'll be trying that.

It addition to being in poor taste, I would be annoying a lot of residents whose homes back onto the grounds of the nearest cemetary I can think of. Plus the grounds are closed at night, and my presence there may be rather more difficult to defend if/when someone calls the cops. I do a lot of beamshots, so its important that my location provide a reasonable amount of privacy to any neighboring homes (as well as easy access at night). Right now I've only come across the occasional jogger or dog-walker in my current locale. It's less likely the police will be called, and if they do show up, I imagine they would be interested in the light comparisons.

Sorry for the off-topic. FYI, I've just updated my review with a comparison of the X6 Med mode to a light that gives very close to 1200 lumens, by my estimate:



I think the X6 is a little brighter. I would peg its Med mode as ~1500 lumens, based on my in-exact ceiling bounce tests.

[Teej]

LOL - Hence the macabre problem.

I just meant that conceptually, an area LIKE THAT would be good. 100 yards is just too short to really let the newer throwers stretch their legs.

FINDING a good place IS the hard part though.

[Japud-Juha]

will order one next pay, who needs petrol,water, heating.....

[amham]

Waiting for a DC connector to large external 12V lead acid (or similar) for extended burn times. Seems a simple connector cord as in the new AC to DC power pack but without the power supply. Ideally a quick connect attached to 12V cord so that one can swap with the AC power pack or directly to an external battery. Use connectors such as Anderson Powerpoles or similar with appropriate fusing. Not a technological effort, just a simple cord with the proprietary connector. There has been some talk of this but no release as of now. When can this be expected? Better still, a 12V auto/cigarette lighter adapter that can withstand the required current draw.

[Rat]

Waiting for a DC connector to large external 12V lead acid (or similar) for extended burn times. Seems a simple connector cord as in the new AC to DC power pack but without the power supply. Ideally a quick connect attached to 12V cord so that one can swap with the AC power pack or directly to an external battery. Use connectors such as Anderson Powerpoles or similar with appropriate fusing. Not a technological effort, just a simple cord with the proprietary connector. There has been some talk of this but no release as of now. When can this be expected? Better still, a 12V auto/cigarette lighter adapter that can withstand the required current draw.

+1

[amham]

OLIGHT, why no reply to this request after long wait. We need the manufacturer's approved 12v DC auto/connector!

[GoingGear.com]

OLIGHT, why no reply to this request after long wait. We need the manufacturer's approved 12v DC auto/connector!

They're still working on it and the magnetic mount.