Comparison Console
Olight i3T 2 EOS vs Olight i5T 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 33% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i5T EOS stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 264% 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 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 50% 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 i5T 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 shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 264% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3T 2 EOS stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 23% 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$29.95Most expensive
Weight
23 g (0.81 oz)Lightest
60 g (2.12 oz)Heaviest
Length
77 mm (3.03 in)Shortest
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
300 lm
300 lm
Max candela
963 cdHighest candela
910 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
62 m (203 ft)Highest
60 m (197 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
330 minShortest runtime
1200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
AAA alkaline or 10440 Li-ion rechargeable
1 x AA Alkaline battery
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aluminum
Anodized Aluminum Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Keychain useEDCCamping light for walking around campsiteHands-free use as clipped headlamp
Everyday carryGiftingOutdoor useCamping and hikingUp-close illumination
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
Compact and lightweight designHigh quality anodized aluminum bodyGood max output of 300 lumensConvenient tail switch with smooth actionDual direction pocket clip allows versatile carry, including use as a headlampSoft, balanced beam with wide hotspot comfortable for close-up useCompatible with widely available AA alkaline and NiMH batteries
Common complaints
No lanyard or split ring includedMode switching requires cycling with half-pressesProtruding switch prevents tail standing
Not compatible with lithium-ion batteriesSome users find grip knurling averageLimited to two main output levels plus moonlightNo onboard chargingRuntime on high mode is limited due to stepdownNo included lanyard