Comparison Console
Olight R50 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 Seeker stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% 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.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight R50 Seeker stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight R50 Seeker stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 3 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.
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 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$129.22Most expensive
US$98.99Cheapest
Weight
255 g (8.99 oz)Lightest
263.46 g (9.29 oz)Heaviest
Length
133 mm (5.24 in)Shortest
180.34 mm (7.10 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2500 lmHighest output
1100 lmLowest output
Max candela
22000 cdLowest candela
36000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
297 m (974 ft)Lowest
379 m (1243 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3000 minLongest runtime
120 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Custom 26650 rechargeable lithium-ion
3 x CR123A lithium
Charging type
Micro-USB
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX8 (up to 2 meters)
IPX7
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aircraft-grade aluminum with type III hard anodizing
Anodized machined aircraft aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
General purpose handheld useSecurityPoliceIndustrialHome lighting
Tactical useOutdoor activitiesIndustrial workScene lighting
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
Bright wide beamLong runtime on low modeDurable aircraft aluminum constructionProgrammable TEN-TAP modesWaterproof and impact resistant
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
Weight relatively heavy for compact EDCNo built-in rechargeable battery