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Olight Diffuse vs Olight i5R EOS

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Olight Diffuse stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Diffuse stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Diffuse stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Olight Diffuse stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Olight i5R EOS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Olight Diffuse stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Olight i5R EOS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Olight i5R EOS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Olight Diffuse stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Olight i5R EOS stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Olight Diffuse stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 386% 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.

Olight Diffuse — Beam distance: 80 m (262 ft)Olight Diffuse — Max candela: 1700 cdOlight Diffuse — Weight: 57.5 g (2.03 oz)Olight Diffuse — Length: 87 mm (3.43 in)Olight Diffuse — Retail price: US$32.99Olight Diffuse — Max lumens: 700 lmOlight i5R EOS — Beam distance: 70.6 m (232 ft)Olight i5R EOS — Max candela: 1247 cdOlight i5R EOS — Weight: 60 g (2.12 oz)Olight i5R EOS — Length: 95.4 mm (3.76 in)Olight i5R EOS — Retail price: US$39.95Olight i5R EOS — Max lumens: 350 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$32.99Cheapest
US$39.95Most expensive
Weight
57.5 g (2.03 oz)Lightest
60 g (2.12 oz)Heaviest
Length
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
95.4 mm (3.76 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
700 lmHighest output
350 lmLowest output
Max candela
1700 cdHighest candela
1247 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
80 m (262 ft)Highest
70.6 m (232 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
10800 minLongest runtime
2220 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
14500 lithium-ion (also compatible with AA primary or NiMH)
Custom 2.4V rechargeable lithium-ion cell (called "14500" but non-standard)
Charging type
USB-C charging via battery
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Unknown
Aerospace grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
▣EDC Use▣Tool Kit Or Toolbox Light▣Users Needing Anti Roll Shape▣Users Wanting Waterproof Light
▣EDC▣Users Wanting A Dual Chemistry Cell Flashlight▣Those Appreciating Unique Plum Color
Common praise
✓Good Waterproof Rating (ipx8)✓Anti Roll Pentagon Shape✓Good Output And Runtime✓Convenient Battery With Onboard USB C Charging✓Nice E Switch With Indicator And Lockout
✓Unique Plum Color With Attractive Finish✓Compact Size For Everyday Carry✓Solid Light Performance Up To 350 Lumens✓Includes Custom Rechargeable 2.4v Lithium Ion Cell And USB C Charging
Common complaints
⚠No Knurling Makes Grip Less Secure⚠Tailcap Is Small And Fiddly To Unscrew⚠No Built In Charging In Flashlight (battery Charges Externally)⚠Limited Documentation On Aa Battery Mode
⚠Included Specialized 2.4v Cell Not Compatible With Standard 14500 Chargers Or Batteries⚠Spring Edge Can Snag Battery When Screwing On Tailcap Without Modification

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