Comparison Console
Olight i5R EOS vs Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i5R EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative. Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3071% 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$39.95Cheapest
US$79.95Most expensive
Weight
60 g (2.12 oz)Lightest
62 g (2.19 oz)Heaviest
Length
95.4 mm (3.76 in)Longest
61.2 mm (2.41 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
350 lmLowest output
400 lmHighest output
Max candela
1247 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
70.6 m (232 ft)Lowest
75 m (246 ft)Highest
Max runtime
2220 minLongest runtime
70 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Custom 2.4V rechargeable lithium-ion cell (called "14500" but non-standard)
Built-in lithium polymer rechargeable
Charging type
USB Type-C
Magnetic USB charging port (MCC charging cable)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX6
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aerospace grade aluminum alloy
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
EDCUsers wanting a dual-chemistry cell flashlightThose appreciating unique plum color
Full-size pistols with minimum 4-inch barrel lengthHome defenseWeapon mountingHolster carryConcealed carry
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
High output luminosity for size (400 lumens)Rechargeable lithium polymer battery with magnetic chargingQuick attach and release mounting system compatible with Glock and Picatinny railsLightweight and compact, suitable for holster carryAffordable price compared to competitors
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
Does not fit smaller pistols with short or no railsNo strobe modeLimited runtime at peak output (about 5 minutes before auto step-down)