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Olight i1R EOS vs SureFire Sidekick

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Olight i1R EOS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i1R 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

Cheapest

Olight i1R EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

SureFire Sidekick stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 145% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Olight i1R EOS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

SureFire Sidekick stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Olight i1R EOS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

SureFire Sidekick stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Olight i1R EOS stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

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.

Olight i1R EOS — Beam distance: 40 m (131 ft)Olight i1R EOS — Max candela: 400 cdOlight i1R EOS — Weight: 13.6 g (0.48 oz)Olight i1R EOS — Length: 45.15 mm (1.78 in)Olight i1R EOS — Retail price: US$17.95Olight i1R EOS — Max lumens: 150 lmSureFire Sidekick — Beam distance: 66 m (217 ft)SureFire Sidekick — Max candela: 1100 cdSureFire Sidekick — Weight: 34 g (1.20 oz)SureFire Sidekick — Length: 63.5 mm (2.50 in)SureFire Sidekick — Retail price: US$44SureFire Sidekick — Max lumens: 300 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
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
40 m (131 ft)Lowest
66 m (217 ft)Highest
Max runtime
Unknown
75 min
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable battery
Integrated Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery
Charging type
Micro USB
Micro-USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
Unknown
IPX4
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Aluminum
Polymer/Aluminum Core
Use case profile
Best for
▣Keychain Carry▣Ultra Compact Everyday Carry▣Quick Access Lighting
▣Everyday Carry On Keychain▣Emergency Situations▣General Utility Uses
Common praise
✓Small And Lightweight Design✓Simple Twist Interface✓USB Rechargeable Battery✓Bright For Size (150 Lumens Max)
✓Compact And Lightweight Keychain Design✓High Performance LED With Smooth Broad Beam✓Rechargeable Integrated Battery With Micro USB Charging✓Sturdy Pushbutton Switch With Mode Access✓Good Runtime On All Brightness Levels
Common complaints
⚠Limited Runtime Information⚠Lack Of Advanced Modes⚠Low Charging Current Leading To Slow Recharge
⚠Limited Impact Resistance Due To Polymer Construction⚠Not Waterproof, Only Weather Resistant (ipx4)⚠No USB Charging Port Cover Allowing Dust Or Water Entry

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