Olight Marauder 3: A 25,000-Lumen Searchlight That Also Charges Your Phone
Olight's new flagship squeezes the output of its X9R into a handheld about half the size, then adds a 1,000-meter spotlight and a battery big enough to run as a power bank.
The Marauder 3 went on sale on September 21, 2026. It’s a serious light for search, rural property, boats and emergency kits, not an everyday-carry flashlight. Below we break down what the headline numbers mean in practice, including how long the full 25,000 lumens actually lasts.
- What 25,000 lumens means in real runtime
- Flood, spot and combined modes explained
- The 118 Wh battery as a power bank
- Full specifications
- Who should buy it, and who shouldn't
The Olight Marauder 3 is built around two separate light engines. A wide floodlight handles the 25,000-lumen headline, and a focused spotlight reaches 1,000 meters. A toggle picks flood, spot or both at once. Everything runs from a built-in 31,900 mAh battery, so the light doubles as a 30 W USB-C power bank.
Key Takeaways
- 25,000 lumens is a burst Olight’s own runtime chart shows the full 25,000 lumens for about 2 minutes. It then steps down to 3,750 lumens, which runs for over 5 hours.
- Real reach from the spotlight The separate spotlight is rated at 250,000 candela and 1,000 meters of throw, far beyond what the flood can light.
- A power bank you can aim The 118 Wh battery charges other devices over 30 W USB-C. Olight says that’s enough for about six iPhone 17 Pro charges.
- Heavy, not pocketable At 840 g and 152 mm long, it rides in the included holster or case, not in a pocket.
Olight’s compact 25,000-lumen flood-and-spot flagship
The Marauder 3 combines a 16-LED floodlight rated at 25,000 lumens with a separate 1,500-lumen spotlight rated at 250,000 candela. A three-position switch selects flood, spot or both, and a rotary dial sets brightness. The built-in 31,900 mAh (118 Wh) battery runs the light and also charges phones or other gear through a 30 W two-way USB-C port. A laser-cut display shows remaining runtime as you change brightness.
How long does 25,000 lumens last?
This is the number worth understanding before you buy. Like every light in this class, the Marauder 3 can't hold its peak output for long, because heat builds too fast. So Olight's own runtime chart lists each level as a sequence of step-downs. Olight's Marauder 3 launch post covers the design in more detail.
Olight's published runtimes (top level)
| Floodlight | 25,000 lm for 2 min, then 3,750 lm for 320 min, then 2,500 lm for 20 min |
| Spotlight | 1,500 lm for 3 min, then 750 lm for 700 min, then 500 and 250 lm for 200 min each |
| Flood + spot | 19,000 lm for 2 min, then 3,750 lm for 330 min, then 2,750 lm for 30 min |
| Level 1 (100 lm flood) | About 7 days |
| Moonlight (0.5 lm spot) | About 14 months |
In other words, you get a two-minute blast that lights up a whole field, then more than five hours at 3,750 lumens. That sustained level is still brighter than many handheld lights at their peak. The lower levels are where the big battery shines: 100 lumens of flood runs for about a week.
Flood, spot or both
The two beams do different jobs. We explain the difference in our guide to beam throw vs brightness, but the short version is simple. The flood lights everything nearby at once, while the spot reaches much farther in a narrow line.
What the specs do and don't promise
Lumens measure total output, not reach. The flood spreads that light wide. The 1,000 m figure comes from the separate spotlight and its 250,000 candela.
Olight’s chart shows about 2 minutes at 25,000 lumens before it steps down to 3,750.
The 118 Wh battery also works as a 30 W USB-C power bank, which makes it useful in a power outage or a vehicle kit.
The battery doubles as a power bank
The 31,900 mAh cell is rated at 118 Wh, which is more than most pocket power banks hold. If you're comparing capacity figures, our power bank mAh guide explains why watt-hours are the better number to compare. A charging lanyard and a US wall adapter come in the box.
Olight Marauder 3 specifications
- Huge flood output in a one-handed body about half the size of Olight’s X9R
- Separate 1,000 m spotlight for real distance
- 118 Wh battery doubles as a 30 W power bank
- Runtime display takes the guessing out of battery life
- IPX8 rating and a full accessory kit
- Peak 25,000 lumens lasts about 2 minutes
- 840 g is heavy for a handheld
- Expensive compared with most flashlights
- Olight lists a working temperature of 0 to 40 °C, so check it before winter use
The Marauder 3 makes sense for anyone who covers a lot of ground in the dark or wants one device for lighting and backup power. Judge it on the 3,750-lumen sustained output and the huge battery, and it’s excellent. Buy it for the 25,000-lumen headline alone and you’ll be disappointed after two minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How bright is the Olight Marauder 3?
The floodlight peaks at 25,000 lumens. The separate spotlight peaks at 1,500 lumens and 250,000 candela, which Olight rates for 1,000 meters.
How long does the battery last?
It depends on the level. Olight lists a little over 5 hours at the sustained 3,750-lumen flood, about 7 days at 100 lumens, and up to 14 months on the lowest spotlight moonlight mode.
Can the Marauder 3 charge a phone?
Yes. Its 30 W two-way USB-C port charges other devices from the 118 Wh battery. Olight says that’s enough for about six iPhone 17 Pro charges.
Is the Marauder 3 waterproof?
It’s rated IPX8. Olight lists a working temperature range of 0 to 40 °C.
How heavy is it?
The Marauder 3 weighs 840 g (about 29.6 oz) with its built-in battery and measures 152 mm long with a 75 mm head.
Should you buy the Olight Marauder 3?
- Buy it for sustained output, throw and backup power
- Skip it if you need a pocketable light
- Check the live price on the card above
The Olight Marauder 3 is a strong pick for property, search and vehicle kits. Its separate spotlight, long sustained output and power-bank battery make it far more useful than the 25,000-lumen number suggests on its own. For everyday carry, though, a smaller light like the Oclip 2 or ArkPro series makes more sense.
- Compare it with Olight's EDC lights in our Olight EDC comparison
