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Olight i1R 2 Pro vs SureFire Sidekick
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 35% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i1R 2 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative. SureFire Sidekick 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 i1R 2 Pro stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Sidekick stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i1R 2 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Sidekick stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i1R 2 Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Sidekick stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
SureFire Sidekick stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i1R 2 Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 860% 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$44Most expensive
Weight
22 g (0.78 oz)Lightest
34 g (1.20 oz)Heaviest
Length
44 mm (1.73 in)Shortest
63.5 mm (2.50 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
180 lmLowest output
300 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
1100 cd
Beam distance
48 m (157 ft)Lowest
66 m (217 ft)Highest
Max runtime
720 minLongest runtime
75 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 130mAh lithium-ion rechargeable
Integrated Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
Micro-USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX4
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminum Alloy
Polymer/Aluminum Core
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryKeychain CarryBackup Light
Everyday Carry On KeychainEmergency SituationsGeneral Utility Uses
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
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
Limited Maximum Beam Distance And Runtime Due To Small SizeNot Suitable For Heavy Duty Or Tactical Applications
Limited Impact Resistance Due To Polymer ConstructionNot Waterproof, Only Weather Resistant (ipx4)No USB Charging Port Cover Allowing Dust Or Water Entry
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