Comparison Console
Acebeam Rider RX vs Olight i5R EOS
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i5R EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam Rider RX stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Rider RX stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Rider RX stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Rider RX stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam Rider RX stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 354% 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$50Most expensive
US$39.95Cheapest
Weight
82 g (2.89 oz)Heaviest
60 g (2.12 oz)Lightest
Length
95.7 mm (3.77 in)Longest
95.4 mm (3.76 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
650 lmHighest output
350 lmLowest output
Max candela
2304 cdHighest candela
1247 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
96 m (315 ft)Highest
70.6 m (232 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
10080 minLongest runtime
2220 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
14500 Li-ion or AA battery (Alkaline/NiMH)
Custom 2.4V rechargeable lithium-ion cell (called "14500" but non-standard)
Charging type
USB-C via included rechargeable 14500 battery
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminum alloy body with stainless steel outer shell
Aerospace grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryEDCGiftStress relief via fidget featureOutdoor useHome use
EDCUsers wanting a dual-chemistry cell flashlightThose appreciating unique plum color
Common praise
High color rendering index (CRI 90) LED with pleasant neutral 5000K tintGood maximum brightness for sizeDurable stainless steel outer shell and aluminum bodyFidget clip feature praised as a stress-relief gadgetIncluded USB-C rechargeable batterySmooth and comfortable designGood user interface with memory function
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
Requires break-in period for smooth clip slidingSwitch type preference varies (forward-clicky used)Surface can get hot on continuous useNo reverse-clicky switch and no onboard charging (battery charges via USB-C port on battery)
Included specialized 2.4V cell not compatible with standard 14500 chargers or batteriesSpring edge can snag battery when screwing on tailcap without modification
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