Comparison Console
Olight i5R EOS vs Olight i5T EOS
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% 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 i5R EOS stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T 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 i5T EOS stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the shortest option for length.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the longest option for length.
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$39.95Most expensive
US$29.95Cheapest
Weight
60 g (2.12 oz)
60 g (2.12 oz)
Length
95.4 mm (3.76 in)Longest
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
350 lmHighest output
300 lmLowest output
Max candela
1247 cdHighest candela
910 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
70.6 m (232 ft)Highest
60 m (197 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
2220 minLongest runtime
1200 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Custom 2.4V rechargeable lithium-ion cell (called "14500" but non-standard)
1 x AA Alkaline battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aerospace grade aluminum alloy
Anodized Aluminum Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
EDCUsers wanting a dual-chemistry cell flashlightThose appreciating unique plum color
Everyday carryGiftingOutdoor useCamping and hikingUp-close illumination
Common praise
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
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
Included specialized 2.4V cell not compatible with standard 14500 chargers or batteriesSpring edge can snag battery when screwing on tailcap without modification
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