Head-to-Head Comparison

MagLite ML300L LED 4D vs OrcaTorch D530

Side-by-side specs, scores, and Amazon pricing. Winner badges show which model leads each profile. Full spec comparison is included below.

Winner by Profile

Spec
Beam Pattern
Price & Scores2
Price$45$90
MSRP$45$90
Output & Beam6
Max Lumens1 lm1,500 lm
Sustained Lumens800 lm
Beam Distance291 m
Beam Patternfloodthrow
IP RatingIPX4IPX8
Impact Resistance1.0 m2.0 m
Runtime1
Runtime (High)420 min
Physical4
Length318 mm
Head Diameter47.0 mm
Body Diameter47.0 mm
Body MaterialAluminumAluminum
Battery & Charging5
Chargingnonenone
USB-CNoNo
Replaceable BatteryYesYes
Battery IncludedNoNo
Rechargeable BatteryNoNo
Features7
Switch Typesideside
Strobe ModeNoNo
Memory ModeNoNo
LockoutNoNo
Moonlight ModeNoNo
Magnetic TailcapNoNo
Pocket ClipNoNo
Checklist9
Impact Resistant
Waterproof
USB-C Rechargeable
Battery Replaceable
Strobe Mode
Memory Mode
Lockout
Magnetic Tailcap
Pocket Clip
Category Scores5
Tactical Score74.587.9
EDC Score83.582.0
Value Score91.784.4
Throw Score78.686.1
Flood Score80.781.9
Amazon3
Amazon Reviews6,518575
Amazon Rating4.74.8
Release Year2,0192,022

Our Verdict

These two are closely matched. The MagLite ML300L LED 4D scores 91.7 (best for value) while the OrcaTorch D530 scores 87.9 (best for tactical). Your decision should come down to which use case matters more to you.

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