Comparison Console
Olight R50 Seeker vs Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X
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 54% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight R50 Seeker stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight R50 Seeker stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 116% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight R50 Seeker stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ProTac HL 5-X stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight R50 Seeker stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 335% 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$124.9Cheapest
Weight
255 g (8.99 oz)Lightest
550 g (19.40 oz)Heaviest
Length
133 mm (5.24 in)Shortest
241.21 mm (9.50 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
2500 lmLowest output
3500 lmHighest output
Max candela
22000 cdLowest candela
51000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
297 m (974 ft)Lowest
452 m (1483 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3000 minLongest runtime
690 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Custom 26650 rechargeable lithium-ion
2x SL-B26 rechargeable Li-Ion USB battery packs or 4x CR123A lithium batteries
Charging type
Micro-USB
USB (updated to USB-C for SL-B26)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
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 aircraft-grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
General purpose handheld useSecurityPoliceIndustrialHome lighting
Tactical useLaw enforcementSecurity patrolsSearch and rescueEmergency medical servicesOutdoor adventures
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
Very bright 3500 lumen max outputVersatile multi-fuel battery optionsProgrammable user modes with TEN-TAP systemDurable IPX7 waterproof, aircraft-grade aluminum bodyLong runtimes on medium and low modes
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
Heavy when fully loaded with batteries (~550g)Runtime limited at highest brightness modeLarger size compared to compact EDC lights
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