Comparison Console
Olight Diffuse vs Olight i5T 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 i5T EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Diffuse stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 133% 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 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 10% 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 i5T EOS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 133% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 800% 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$32.99Most expensive
US$29.95Cheapest
Weight
57.5 g (2.03 oz)Lightest
60 g (2.12 oz)Heaviest
Length
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
700 lmHighest output
300 lmLowest output
Max candela
1700 cdHighest candela
910 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
80 m (262 ft)Highest
60 m (197 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
10800 minLongest runtime
1200 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
14500 lithium-ion (also compatible with AA primary or NiMH)
1 x AA Alkaline battery
Charging type
USB-C charging via battery
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Unknown
Anodized Aluminum Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
EDC useTool kit or toolbox lightUsers needing anti-roll shapeUsers wanting waterproof light
Everyday carryGiftingOutdoor useCamping and hikingUp-close illumination
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
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
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
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