Comparison Console
Fenix CL27R vs Olight R50 Seeker
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight R50 Seeker stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Olight R50 Seeker stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix CL27R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 470% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight R50 Seeker stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix CL27R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix CL27R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight R50 Seeker stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight R50 Seeker stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix CL27R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 470% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix CL27R stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight R50 Seeker stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 21% 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
Unknown
US$129.22
Weight
300 g (10.58 oz)Heaviest
255 g (8.99 oz)Lightest
Length
110 mm (4.33 in)Shortest
133 mm (5.24 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1600 lmLowest output
2500 lmHighest output
Max candela
8223 cdLowest candela
22000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
180 m (591 ft)Lowest
297 m (974 ft)Highest
Max runtime
17100 minLongest runtime
3000 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion (Fenix ARB-L21-5000 V2.0)
Custom 26650 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
Micro-USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IPX8 (up to 2 meters)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aluminum alloy front case and polycarbonate body
Aircraft-grade aluminum with type III hard anodizing
Use case profile
Best for
CampingOutdoor workPower outagesEmergency lightingIndustrial maintenance
General purpose handheld useSecurityPoliceIndustrialHome lighting
Common praise
Powerful brightness with up to 1600 lumensAdjustable brightness and color temperatureDurable construction with IP66 rating and 1m impact resistanceSmooth and intuitive rotary switch controlsMultiple lighting modes including red light for night visionUSB-C rechargeable with included batteryMagnetic base and tripod mount for versatile placement
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
Magnetic base is not very strong and may struggle to hold securelyHandle looseness requiring adjustment to maintain position
No pocket clip includedNo holster or pouch providedProprietary battery limits external charging optionsLight is too large for comfortable pocket carryLens protection accessory not included
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