Comparison Console
Olight i1R 2 EOS vs Olight i3E EOS
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight i1R 2 EOS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i3E EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i1R 2 EOS stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight i3E EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i1R 2 EOS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i1R 2 EOS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3E EOS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3E EOS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i1R 2 EOS stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i1R 2 EOS stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3E EOS stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 34% 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$17.95Most expensive
US$10Cheapest
Weight
13.6 g (0.48 oz)Lightest
19.4 g (0.68 oz)Heaviest
Length
45.15 mm (1.78 in)Shortest
60.5 mm (2.38 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
150 lmHighest output
90 lmLowest output
Max candela
400 cdLowest candela
563 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
Unknown
44 m (144 ft)
Max runtime
Unknown
70 min
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable battery (70mAh)
1x AAA alkaline or NiMH
Charging type
Micro USB
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Aluminum
Aircraft-grade aluminum alloy with type-III anodizing
Use case profile
Best for
Keychain carryUltra-compact everyday carryQuick access light
Everyday carryKeychain carryBackup lightCamping and hiking as secondary light
Common praise
Very light and small, easy to carry on keysConvenient USB rechargeable with micro USB portSimple and reliable twist interfaceGood brightness for size (up to 150 lumens)
Compact and lightweight designGood brightness for sizeReliable build qualityLong battery lifeIncludes battery and keyring
Common complaints
No mode memory or additional blinking modesLow charging current and small battery capacitySmall threading parts require careful handling
Only one brightness modeNo onboard chargingCool white tint with moderate CRI