Comparison Console
Olight i3T 2 EOS vs Olight i5R EOS
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight i3T 2 EOS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i3T 2 EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i5R EOS stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight i3T 2 EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3T 2 EOS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 161% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3T 2 EOS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3T 2 EOS stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 573% 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$19.99Cheapest
US$39.95Most expensive
Weight
23 g (0.81 oz)Lightest
60 g (2.12 oz)Heaviest
Length
77 mm (3.03 in)Shortest
95.4 mm (3.76 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
300 lmLowest output
350 lmHighest output
Max candela
963 cdLowest candela
1247 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
62 m (203 ft)Lowest
70.6 m (232 ft)Highest
Max runtime
330 minShortest runtime
2220 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
AAA alkaline or 10440 Li-ion rechargeable
Custom 2.4V rechargeable lithium-ion cell (called "14500" but non-standard)
Charging type
Unknown
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Aluminum
Aerospace grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Keychain useEDCCamping light for walking around campsiteHands-free use as clipped headlamp
EDCUsers wanting a dual-chemistry cell flashlightThose appreciating unique plum color
Common praise
Small and light for EDCBright output relative to sizeWaterproof IPX8 ratingDual-fuel compatible with AAA alkaline and 10440 rechargeableExtended runtime with lower temperatureStrong and versatile pocket clip
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
No lanyard or split ring includedMode switching requires cycling with half-pressesProtruding switch prevents tail standing
Included specialized 2.4V cell not compatible with standard 14500 chargers or batteriesSpring edge can snag battery when screwing on tailcap without modification
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