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Fenix CL30R 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 38% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix CL30R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Olight R50 Seeker stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 285% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix CL30R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight R50 Seeker stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight R50 Seeker stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix CL30R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix CL30R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight R50 Seeker stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 285% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix CL30R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight R50 Seeker stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 733% 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$108Cheapest
US$129.22Most expensive
Weight
412 g (14.53 oz)Heaviest
255 g (8.99 oz)Lightest
Length
136 mm (5.35 in)Longest
133 mm (5.24 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
650 lmLowest output
2500 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
22000 cd
Beam distance
35 m (115 ft)Lowest
297 m (974 ft)Highest
Max runtime
360 minShortest runtime
3000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
18650 rechargeable Li-ion
Custom 26650 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
Micro-USB charging
Micro-USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX7
IPX8 (up to 2 meters)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Synthetic
Aircraft-grade aluminum with type III hard anodizing
Use case profile
Best for
CampingEmergency preparednessSurvivalOutdoor activitiesPortable lightingPower bank functionality
General purpose handheld useSecurityPoliceIndustrialHome lighting
Common praise
High lumen output for sizeVersatile power bank featureMultiple lighting modesSolid build qualityGood runtime on various modesCompact and lightweight for a lanternWater and impact resistant design
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
Initial assembly can be tricky due to top fittingSingle-button control may have a learning curve for some
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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