Comparison Console
Olight i1R 2 EOS vs Olight i5T 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 77% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i1R 2 EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i5T EOS 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 i1R 2 EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i1R 2 EOS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 341% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i1R 2 EOS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i1R 2 EOS stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 110% 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$17.95Cheapest
US$29.95Most expensive
Weight
13.6 g (0.48 oz)Lightest
60 g (2.12 oz)Heaviest
Length
45.15 mm (1.78 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
150 lmLowest output
300 lmHighest output
Max candela
400 cdLowest candela
910 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
Unknown
60 m (197 ft)
Max runtime
Unknown
1200 min
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable battery (70mAh)
1 x AA Alkaline battery
Charging type
Micro USB
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aluminum
Anodized Aluminum Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Keychain carryUltra-compact everyday carryQuick access light
Everyday carryGiftingOutdoor useCamping and hikingUp-close illumination
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 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 mode memory or additional blinking modesLow charging current and small battery capacitySmall threading parts require careful handling
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