Comparison Console
Fenix PD36R ACE vs Olight Seeker 2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
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