Olight Seeker 3 vs Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB size comparison

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The Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is 2.6 mm (0.10 in) longer than the Olight Seeker 3, and 8.1 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 59 g lighter (with battery).

Olight Seeker 3 · 128 mmStreamlight ProTac 2L-X USB · 130.55 mm

The Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is 2.6 mm (0.10 in) longer than the Olight Seeker 3, and 8.1 mm narrower at its widest point. It is 59 g lighter (with battery).

Dimensions

Olight Seeker 3
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Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB
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Length128 mm (5.04 in)130.6 mm (5.14 in)+2.6 mm
Head / width35 mm (1.38 in)26.9 mm (1.06 in)−8.1 mm
Body27.5 mm (1.08 in)23.9 mm (0.94 in)−3.6 mm
Weight184 g with battery125 g with battery−59 g
Battery2170018650 / 2x CR123A
Max output3,500 lm500 lm
Throw220 m—
TypeEDCEDC
Price$119.95 at olight.com, as of Nov 4, 2026$83.05 at batteryjunction.com, as of Nov 4, 2026
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Seeker 3 vs ProTac 2L-X USB: how they differ

Size and weight

The Olight Seeker 3 is the shorter light: 128 mm (5.04 in) against 130.6 mm (5.14 in), a difference of 2.6 mm (2%). At its widest point the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is 8.1 mm slimmer (26.9 vs 35 mm). The Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is 59 g lighter (125 g vs 184 g, with battery).

Brightness and throw

The Olight Seeker 3 is rated brighter: 3,500 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB, 600% more.

Battery

The Olight Seeker 3 runs on a removable 21700 battery; the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries. For scale, a 21700 cell is about 21 × 70 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).

Price

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Olight Seeker 3 was $119.95 at olight.com and the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB $83.05 at batteryjunction.com, so the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB cost $36.90 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Type

Both are EDC lights in our catalog with a tube body.

Which should you buy?

Choose the Olight Seeker 3 if you want more output (3,500 lm vs 500 lm). Choose the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB if you want a slimmer profile (8.1 mm narrower) and less weight (59 g lighter). We compare published size, weight, output, throw and battery only, not runtime, interface or build quality.

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Seeker 3 vs ProTac 2L-X USB FAQ

Which is smaller, the Olight Seeker 3 or the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB?

The Olight Seeker 3 is the shorter light: 128 mm (5.04 in) against 130.6 mm (5.14 in), a difference of 2.6 mm (2%). At its widest point the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is 8.1 mm slimmer (26.9 vs 35 mm). The Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB is 59 g lighter (125 g vs 184 g, with battery).

Which is brighter, the Olight Seeker 3 or the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB?

The Olight Seeker 3 is rated brighter: 3,500 lm maximum vs 500 lm for the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB, 600% more.

Which is cheaper, the Olight Seeker 3 or the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB?

When we checked on Nov 4, 2026, the Olight Seeker 3 was $119.95 at olight.com and the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB $83.05 at batteryjunction.com, so the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB cost $36.90 less. Prices change often, so check the current price before you buy.

Do the Olight Seeker 3 and Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB use the same battery?

The Olight Seeker 3 runs on a removable 21700 battery; the Streamlight ProTac 2L-X USB runs on removable 18650 / 2x CR123A batteries. For scale, a 21700 cell is about 21 × 70 mm and a 18650 about 18 × 65 mm (nominal).

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