Comparison Console
Olight i1R 2 Pro vs Olight i5R EOS
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight i1R 2 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i1R 2 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i5R EOS stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight i1R 2 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i1R 2 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 173% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i1R 2 Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i1R 2 Pro stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 208% 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$21.95Cheapest
US$39.95Most expensive
Weight
22 g (0.78 oz)Lightest
60 g (2.12 oz)Heaviest
Length
44 mm (1.73 in)Shortest
95.4 mm (3.76 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
180 lmLowest output
350 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
1247 cd
Beam distance
48 m (157 ft)Lowest
70.6 m (232 ft)Highest
Max runtime
720 minShortest runtime
2220 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 130mAh lithium-ion rechargeable
Custom 2.4V rechargeable lithium-ion cell (called "14500" but non-standard)
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminum Alloy
Aerospace grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryKeychain carryBackup light
EDCUsers wanting a dual-chemistry cell flashlightThose appreciating unique plum color
Common praise
Compact and lightweight for keychain carryUSB-C charging port for convenienceGood brightness (180 lumens) for its sizeSimple twist operation with two modesWaterproof to IPX8 standard
Unique plum color with attractive finishCompact size for everyday carrySolid light performance up to 350 lumensIncludes custom rechargeable 2.4V lithium-ion cell and USB-C charging
Common complaints
Limited maximum beam distance and runtime due to small sizeNot suitable for heavy-duty or tactical applications
Included specialized 2.4V cell not compatible with standard 14500 chargers or batteriesSpring edge can snag battery when screwing on tailcap without modification