Comparison Console
Olight Diffuse vs Olight M1X Striker
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 12% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Diffuse stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Diffuse stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Diffuse stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 5% 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$40.75Most expensive
Weight
57.5 g (2.03 oz)Lightest
65 g (2.29 oz)Heaviest
Length
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
700 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
1700 cdLowest candela
2350 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
80 m (262 ft)Lowest
97 m (318 ft)Highest
Max runtime
10800 min
Unknown
Power & durability
Battery type
14500 lithium-ion (also compatible with AA primary or NiMH)
CR123A / 16340 Lithium-ion
Charging type
USB-C charging via battery
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Unknown
Aerospace grade aluminum alloy, hard-anodized Type III
Use case profile
Best for
EDC useTool kit or toolbox lightUsers needing anti-roll shapeUsers wanting waterproof light
Everyday carry (EDC)Self-defenseOutdoor activitiesCamping
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
Excellent build quality with aircraft-grade aluminumSimple and intuitive two-mode interfaceSmooth and well-balanced beam from TIR lensReliable mechanical tail switch with positive tactile feedbackConvenient reversible pocket clip for different carry methods
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
Limited runtime at highest outputNo strobe or SOS modesBattery sold separately (either CR123A disposable or 16340 rechargeable)