Comparison Console
Olight i5R EOS vs Olight S1 Mini Baton
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i5R EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 71% 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 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1 Mini Baton stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, 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$39.95Cheapest
US$50Most expensive
Weight
60 g (2.12 oz)Heaviest
43 g (1.52 oz)Lightest
Length
95.4 mm (3.76 in)Longest
54 mm (2.13 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
350 lmLowest output
600 lmHighest output
Max candela
1247 cdLowest candela
2500 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
70.6 m (232 ft)Lowest
100 m (328 ft)Highest
Max runtime
2220 minLongest runtime
1800 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Custom 2.4V rechargeable lithium-ion cell (called "14500" but non-standard)
1 x 16340/RCR123A or CR123A
Charging type
USB Type-C
Micro-USB (via rechargeable battery)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX-8
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aerospace grade aluminum alloy
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
EDCUsers wanting a dual-chemistry cell flashlightThose appreciating unique plum color
Everyday Carry (EDC)Urban and office useGeneral close-range illuminationUltralight backpacking
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
Small size with strong output for EDCUseful rechargeable battery included with USB chargingGood beam pattern with flood and some throwDurable aluminum construction with IPX8 waterproof ratingVersatile clip allowing tip-up or tip-down carry
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
Tail magnet is weak for some use casesClip attachment can be stiff and require two handsConfusing model namingTurbo mode not available with standard CR123A cellsSome users desire stronger grip texture