Comparison Console
Olight R50 Seeker vs Olight SR52UT Intimidator
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight R50 Seeker stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative. Olight R50 Seeker stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 127% gap from the closest alternative. Olight R50 Seeker stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight R50 Seeker stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight SR52UT Intimidator stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight SR52UT Intimidator stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight R50 Seeker stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 127% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight SR52UT Intimidator stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight R50 Seeker stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight R50 Seeker stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight SR52UT Intimidator stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 21% 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$129.22
Unknown
Weight
255 g (8.99 oz)Lightest
405 g (14.29 oz)Heaviest
Length
133 mm (5.24 in)Shortest
161.5 mm (6.36 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2500 lmHighest output
1100 lmLowest output
Max candela
22000 cdLowest candela
160000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
297 m (974 ft)Lowest
800 m (2625 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3000 minLongest runtime
2400 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Custom 26650 rechargeable lithium-ion
3 x 18650 rechargeable (button top)
Charging type
Micro-USB
Micro-USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (up to 2 meters)
IPX8 (up to 2 m)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aircraft-grade aluminum with type III hard anodizing
Type III hard anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
General purpose handheld useSecurityPoliceIndustrialHome lighting
Extended range illuminationTactical useOutdoor activities
Common praise
High maximum output and long runtimeRobust build quality and designVersatile and intuitive user interface with multiple modes and lockoutExcellent beam quality with wide spill and bright hotspotConvenient built-in rechargeable battery and USB charging
High maximum brightness and extended beam distanceDurable anodized aluminum body with good waterproof ratingRechargeable with convenient Micro-USB portMultiple brightness modes plus strobe for tactical use
Common complaints
No pocket clip includedNo holster or pouch providedProprietary battery limits external charging optionsLight is too large for comfortable pocket carryLens protection accessory not included
Relatively heavy and large size for everyday carryLong charging time when fully depletedBattery not included by default