Comparison Console
Olight Diffuse vs Olight i5R EOS
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
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
Olight Diffuse stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% 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.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
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.
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 useTool kit or toolbox lightUsers needing anti-roll shapeUsers wanting waterproof light
EDCUsers wanting a dual-chemistry cell flashlightThose appreciating unique plum color
Common praise
Good waterproof rating (IPX8)Anti-roll pentagon shapeGood output and runtimeConvenient battery with onboard USB-C chargingNice e-switch with indicator and lockout
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
No knurling makes grip less secureTailcap is small and fiddly to unscrewNo 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 batteriesSpring edge can snag battery when screwing on tailcap without modification