Comparison Console
Acebeam PT20 vs Olight i5R EOS
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Acebeam PT20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam PT20 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. Acebeam PT20 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 32% 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$39.9Cheapest
US$39.95Most expensive
Weight
47 g (1.66 oz)Lightest
60 g (2.12 oz)Heaviest
Length
132.5 mm (5.22 in)Longest
95.4 mm (3.76 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmHighest output
350 lmLowest output
Max candela
1600 cdHighest candela
1247 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
80 m (262 ft)Highest
70.6 m (232 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1680 minShortest runtime
2220 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 10880 USB-C Li-ion battery, compatible with 2 x AAA alkaline/NiMH batteries
Custom 2.4V rechargeable lithium-ion cell (called "14500" but non-standard)
Charging type
USB-C (battery charging port)
USB Type-C
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
Aerospace grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTravelEmergency lightingInspection work
EDCUsers wanting a dual-chemistry cell flashlightThose appreciating unique plum color
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
Unique plum color with attractive finishCompact size for everyday carrySolid light performance up to 350 lumensIncludes custom rechargeable 2.4V lithium-ion cell and USB-C charging
Common complaints
Carbon fiber finish can be slick to holdLow CRI (~70) not ideal for color-critical tasksNo standby light current
Included specialized 2.4V cell not compatible with standard 14500 chargers or batteriesSpring edge can snag battery when screwing on tailcap without modification