Comparison Console
Acebeam PT20 vs Olight i5T EOS
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i5T EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% 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 i5T EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T 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 i5T EOS stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 40% 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$29.95Cheapest
Weight
47 g (1.66 oz)Lightest
60 g (2.12 oz)Heaviest
Length
132.5 mm (5.22 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmHighest output
300 lmLowest output
Max candela
1600 cdHighest candela
910 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
80 m (262 ft)Highest
60 m (197 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1680 minLongest runtime
1200 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 10880 USB-C Li-ion battery, compatible with 2 x AAA alkaline/NiMH batteries
1 x AA Alkaline battery
Charging type
USB-C (battery charging port)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68 (2m waterproof for 30 minutes)
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Al6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Anodized Aluminum Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTravelEmergency lightingInspection work
Everyday carryGiftingOutdoor useCamping and hikingUp-close illumination
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
Compact and lightweight designHigh quality anodized aluminum bodyGood max output of 300 lumensConvenient tail switch with smooth actionDual direction pocket clip allows versatile carry, including use as a headlampSoft, balanced beam with wide hotspot comfortable for close-up useCompatible with widely available AA alkaline and NiMH batteries
Common complaints
Carbon fiber finish can be slick to holdLow CRI (~70) not ideal for color-critical tasksNo standby light current
Not compatible with lithium-ion batteriesSome users find grip knurling averageLimited to two main output levels plus moonlightNo onboard chargingRuntime on high mode is limited due to stepdownNo included lanyard
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