Comparison Console
Olight R50 Pro Seeker vs Streamlight ProTac HL 3
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight R50 Pro Seeker stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Olight R50 Pro Seeker stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 191% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight R50 Pro Seeker stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight R50 Pro Seeker stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight R50 Pro Seeker stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 191% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight R50 Pro Seeker stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2400% 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$98.99Cheapest
Weight
261 g (9.21 oz)Lightest
263.46 g (9.29 oz)Heaviest
Length
127.3 mm (5.01 in)Shortest
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3200 lmHighest output
1100 lmLowest output
Max candela
15600 cdLowest candela
36000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
250 m (820 ft)Lowest
379 m (1243 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3000 minLongest runtime
120 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Customized 26650 rechargeable lithium-ion
3 x CR123A lithium
Charging type
Proprietary magnetic USB charging cable, 1 amp charging current; also USB magnetic charging base
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX8
IPX7
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Unknown
Anodized machined aircraft aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Search and rescueHuntingCampingIndustrial useHeavy-duty useSecurityPoliceSelf defenseOutdoor activitiesProfessional use
Tactical useOutdoor activitiesIndustrial workScene lighting
Common praise
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
Bright wide beamLong runtime on low modeDurable aircraft aluminum constructionProgrammable TEN-TAP modesWaterproof and impact resistant
Common complaints
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
Weight relatively heavy for compact EDCNo built-in rechargeable battery
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