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Fenix PD36R ACE vs Olight Seeker 2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Seeker 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Seeker 2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 468% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Seeker 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Seeker 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Seeker 2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 468% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Seeker 2 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R ACE stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 16% 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$146Most expensive
US$110Cheapest
Weight
182 g (6.42 oz)Lightest
185 g (6.53 oz)Heaviest
Length
146 mm (5.75 in)Longest
126 mm (4.96 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lm
3000 lm
Max candela
Unknown
12100 cd
Beam distance
415 m (1362 ft)Highest
220 m (722 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3805 minShortest runtime
21600 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
One 21700 rechargeable Li-ion battery
Customized 21700 5000mAh rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
Magnetic USB charge base (1A)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX-8
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
A6061-T6 aluminum with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Users Who Want High Brightness And Long Beam DistanceOutdoor And Tactical UseUsers Who Want Customizable Operation Modes
Medium And Close Range IlluminationHome UseOutdoorsSearch And RescueHuntingCampingIndustrialSecurityPoliceSelf Defense
Common praise
High Brightness OutputLong Beam DistanceDurable ConstructionCustomizable Mode SettingsConvenient USB C Charging PortSolid Battery Runtime
High Maximum Output Of 3000 LumensLong Runtime Especially On Lower Brightness LevelsComfortable Non Slip Aluminum Alloy BodyMagnetic USB Charging ConvenienceAccurate Battery Level IndicatorMultiple Useful Brightness ModesGood Beam Distance Of 220 MetersDurable IPX 8 Waterproof Rating
Common complaints
No Specific Complaints Noted In Source, But Weight May Be Considered Heavy For Keychain Use
Initial High Output Level Runs Only 3 Minutes Before Stepping Down To 600 LumensMore Detailed Impact Resistance Rating Not ProvidedWeight (185g) May Be Heavy For Some Users
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