Comparison Console
Fenix PD36R V2.0 vs Olight Seeker 2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Fenix PD36R V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix PD36R V2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Seeker 2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix PD36R V2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Seeker 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Seeker 2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R V2.0 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Seeker 2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Seeker 2 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix PD36R V2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 34% 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$99.95Cheapest
US$110Most expensive
Weight
167 g (5.89 oz)Lightest
185 g (6.53 oz)Heaviest
Length
140.7 mm (5.54 in)Longest
126 mm (4.96 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1700 lmLowest output
3000 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
12100 cd
Beam distance
396 m (1299 ft)Highest
220 m (722 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
28920 minLongest runtime
21600 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 li-ion rechargeable
Customized 21700 5000mAh rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB-C (up to 18W fast charging)
Magnetic USB charge base (1A)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX-8
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
A6061-T6 aluminum
Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
EDCBackpack carryLong runtimeOutdoor use
Medium and close-range illuminationHome useOutdoorsSearch and rescueHuntingCampingIndustrialSecurityPoliceSelf-defense
Common praise
High brightness outputLong runtimeFast chargingGood build quality and durabilityMultiple lighting modes including eco and strobeWaterproof and dustproof (IP68)
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 significant complaints noted 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