Comparison Console
Acebeam L30 Gen II vs Olight R50 Seeker
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight R50 Seeker stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight R50 Seeker stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight R50 Seeker stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight R50 Seeker stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L30 Gen II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3020% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$126.4Cheapest
US$129.22Most expensive
Weight
168 g (5.93 oz)Lightest
255 g (8.99 oz)Heaviest
Length
162 mm (6.38 in)Longest
133 mm (5.24 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4000 lmHighest output
2500 lmLowest output
Max candela
34800 cdHighest candela
22000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
373 m (1224 ft)Highest
297 m (974 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
93600 minLongest runtime
3000 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 / 1x 18650 / 2x CR123
Custom 26650 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
Micro USB
Micro-USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8 (5 meters submersible)
IPX8 (up to 2 meters)
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum with Type III Hard Anodized finish
Aircraft-grade aluminum with type III hard anodizing
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useWeapon mountingLaw enforcementSelf-defenceHuntingSearch & RescueOutdoor activities
General purpose handheld useSecurityPoliceIndustrialHome lighting
Common praise
Very bright output with good throw distanceRobust build quality and durable materialsConvenient dual-switch interfaceReliable and long runtime with 21700 batteryGood color rendition with 5000K LED
High maximum output and long runtimeRobust build quality and designVersatile and intuitive user interface with multiple modes and lockoutExcellent beam quality with wide spill and bright hotspotConvenient built-in rechargeable battery and USB charging
Common complaints
Can get hot at higher output levelsHeavier weight without battery
No pocket clip includedNo holster or pouch providedProprietary battery limits external charging optionsLight is too large for comfortable pocket carryLens protection accessory not included