Comparison Console
Acebeam P17 vs Olight R50 Seeker
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam P17 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam P17 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam P17 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam P17 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight R50 Seeker stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P17 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight R50 Seeker stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight R50 Seeker stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P17 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight R50 Seeker stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P17 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 860% 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$119.9Cheapest
US$129.22Most expensive
Weight
227 g (8.01 oz)Lightest
255 g (8.99 oz)Heaviest
Length
147 mm (5.79 in)Longest
133 mm (5.24 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4900 lmHighest output
2500 lmLowest output
Max candela
49506 cdHighest candela
22000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
445 m (1460 ft)Highest
297 m (974 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
28800 minLongest runtime
3000 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1×21700 rechargeable Li-ion battery
Custom 26650 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB-C on battery
Micro-USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8 (up to 2 meters)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard anodization
Aircraft-grade aluminum with type III hard anodizing
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useHuntingSearch and rescueLaw enforcementOutdoor activities
General purpose handheld useSecurityPoliceIndustrialHome lighting
Common praise
High maximum output and throw distanceRugged and well-built with hard anodized aluminumDual tail-switch interface provides instant turbo and strobe accessLong maximum runtime on low modesIncludes rechargeable 21700 battery with USB-C charging port
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
No included holster or lanyardShort USB-C charging cableTailstand stability limited due to protruding tactical switch
No pocket clip includedNo holster or pouch providedProprietary battery limits external charging optionsLight is too large for comfortable pocket carryLens protection accessory not included