Comparison Console
Nitecore TINI3 vs Olight i5R EOS
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore TINI3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TINI3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TINI3 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 130% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore TINI3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 200% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TINI3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TINI3 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 130% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TINI3 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 102% 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$39.95
US$39.95
Weight
20 g (0.71 oz)Lightest
60 g (2.12 oz)Heaviest
Length
47.2 mm (1.86 in)Shortest
95.4 mm (3.76 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
600 lmHighest output
350 lmLowest output
Max candela
2050 cdHighest candela
1247 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
90 m (295 ft)Highest
70.6 m (232 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
5100 minLongest runtime
2220 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 330mAh Li-ion battery
Custom 2.4V rechargeable lithium-ion cell (called "14500" but non-standard)
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP54
IPX8
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminum alloy with HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Aerospace grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Commuting and urban useEmergency and backup lighting
EDCUsers wanting a dual-chemistry cell flashlightThose appreciating unique plum color
Common praise
Compact and lightweight for easy everyday carrySelectable warm, neutral, and cool white color temperaturesBright output for a keychain light with 600 lumens maxLong runtime up to 85 hours at ultralow modeDurable construction with IP54 rating and impact resistanceConvenient USB-C charging with OLED display for realtime info
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
Limited water resistance (IP54) not suitable for full submersionOnly moderate beam distance for some tactical usesTight on runtime at highest brightness settingsNo removable battery; fixed internal battery limits long-term battery replacement
Included specialized 2.4V cell not compatible with standard 14500 chargers or batteriesSpring edge can snag battery when screwing on tailcap without modification
Dataset Expansion
Missing a brand?
Suggest an EDC brand for CarryCrew to research and add to the comparison database.
Community indexing queue online