Comparison Console
Fenix PD36R Pro vs Olight Seeker 2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Seeker 2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Seeker 2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 7% 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 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Seeker 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Seeker 2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Seeker 2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 757% 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$140Most expensive
US$110Cheapest
Weight
169 g (5.96 oz)Lightest
185 g (6.53 oz)Heaviest
Length
145.8 mm (5.74 in)Longest
126 mm (4.96 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2800 lmLowest output
3000 lmHighest output
Max candela
36600 cdHighest candela
12100 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
381 m (1250 ft)Highest
220 m (722 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
2520 minShortest runtime
21600 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable Li-ion
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
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
High-strength aluminum
Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useLaw enforcementOutdoor adventureProfessional applications
Medium and close-range illuminationHome useOutdoorsSearch and rescueHuntingCampingIndustrialSecurityPoliceSelf-defense
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 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
None clearly stated in sources
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