Comparison Console
Acebeam PT20 vs Olight i3T 2 EOS
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight i3T 2 EOS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i3T 2 EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam PT20 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight i3T 2 EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3T 2 EOS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 104% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3T 2 EOS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3T 2 EOS stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 409% 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$39.9Most expensive
US$19.99Cheapest
Weight
47 g (1.66 oz)Heaviest
23 g (0.81 oz)Lightest
Length
132.5 mm (5.22 in)Longest
77 mm (3.03 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmHighest output
300 lmLowest output
Max candela
1600 cdHighest candela
963 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
80 m (262 ft)Highest
62 m (203 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1680 minLongest runtime
330 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 10880 USB-C Li-ion battery, compatible with 2 x AAA alkaline/NiMH batteries
AAA alkaline or 10440 Li-ion rechargeable
Charging type
USB-C (battery charging port)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2m waterproof for 30 minutes)
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Al6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTravelEmergency lightingInspection work
Keychain useEDCCamping light for walking around campsiteHands-free use as clipped headlamp
Common praise
Compact size and lightweight designGood balance of brightness and runtimeConvenient two-way clipIncludes rechargeable battery with USB-C chargingComfortable pen-shaped gripReliable tail switch operation
Small and light for EDCBright output relative to sizeWaterproof IPX8 ratingDual-fuel compatible with AAA alkaline and 10440 rechargeableExtended runtime with lower temperatureStrong and versatile pocket clip
Common complaints
Carbon fiber finish can be slick to holdLow CRI (~70) not ideal for color-critical tasksNo standby light current
No lanyard or split ring includedMode switching requires cycling with half-pressesProtruding switch prevents tail standing
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