Comparison Console
Olight i1R 2 EOS vs SureFire Sidekick
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 60% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i1R 2 EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire Sidekick 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 59% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Sidekick stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 145% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i1R 2 EOS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Sidekick stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 150% 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.
SureFire Sidekick 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 29% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Sidekick stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 41% 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$44Most expensive
Weight
13.6 g (0.48 oz)Lightest
34 g (1.20 oz)Heaviest
Length
45.15 mm (1.78 in)Shortest
63.5 mm (2.50 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
150 lmLowest output
300 lmHighest output
Max candela
400 cdLowest candela
1100 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
Unknown
66 m (217 ft)
Max runtime
Unknown
75 min
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable battery (70mAh)
Integrated Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery
Charging type
Micro USB
Micro-USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX4
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Aluminum
Polymer/Aluminum Core
Use case profile
Best for
Keychain carryUltra-compact everyday carryQuick access light
Everyday carry on keychainEmergency situationsGeneral utility uses
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 keychain designHigh-performance LED with smooth broad beamRechargeable integrated battery with Micro-USB chargingSturdy pushbutton switch with mode accessGood runtime on all brightness levels
Common complaints
No mode memory or additional blinking modesLow charging current and small battery capacitySmall threading parts require careful handling
Limited impact resistance due to polymer constructionNot waterproof, only weather resistant (IPX4)No USB charging port cover allowing dust or water entry