Comparison Console
Fenix PD36R Pro vs Olight R50 Pro Seeker
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative. Olight R50 Pro Seeker stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Olight R50 Pro Seeker stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight R50 Pro Seeker stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight R50 Pro Seeker stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight R50 Pro Seeker stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight R50 Pro Seeker stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 15% 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$140
US$140
Weight
169 g (5.96 oz)Lightest
261 g (9.21 oz)Heaviest
Length
145.8 mm (5.74 in)Longest
127.3 mm (5.01 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2800 lmLowest output
3200 lmHighest output
Max candela
36600 cdHighest candela
15600 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
381 m (1250 ft)Highest
250 m (820 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
2520 minShortest runtime
3000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable Li-ion
Customized 26650 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
Proprietary magnetic USB charging cable, 1 amp charging current; also USB magnetic charging base
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
High-strength aluminum
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useLaw enforcementOutdoor adventureProfessional applications
Search and rescueHuntingCampingIndustrial useHeavy-duty useSecurityPoliceSelf defenseOutdoor activitiesProfessional use
Common praise
Very bright 2800 lumens outputRobust build quality with IP68 ratingConvenient USB-C chargingTactical dual tail switch usabilityLong battery runtime up to 42 hours
High maximum output of 3200 lumensLong runtimes up to 50 hours on low modeHigh quality construction and premium feel with chamfered edgesVersatile beam with a balanced hotspot and wide spillIncluded sturdy holster and complete charging kitMagnetic charging cable for convenient chargingSmooth and intuitive user interface with mode memory
Common complaints
None clearly stated in sources
Charging system does not fully terminate charging (continuous trickle charge)Charger voltage may exceed USB specification at high currentsBattery charging configuration complicates charging external to lightHeavy for prolonged hand-held carry
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