Comparison Console
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