Comparison Console
Olight i5R EOS vs Sofirn SC31B
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC31B stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC31B stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 186% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 186% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 116% 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$39.95Most expensive
US$38.95Cheapest
Weight
60 g (2.12 oz)Heaviest
59 g (2.08 oz)Lightest
Length
95.4 mm (3.76 in)Shortest
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
350 lmLowest output
1000 lmHighest output
Max candela
1247 cdLowest candela
10750 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
70.6 m (232 ft)Lowest
207 m (679 ft)Highest
Max runtime
2220 minShortest runtime
4800 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Custom 2.4V rechargeable lithium-ion cell (called "14500" but non-standard)
18650 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
Micro USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
Unknown
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Aerospace grade aluminum alloy
6061 Aluminum Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
EDCUsers wanting a dual-chemistry cell flashlightThose appreciating unique plum color
Everyday carry (EDC)Home useOutdoor activities such as camping, hiking, caving, dog walking, fishing
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
Good value budget lightUSB charging includedStrong pocket clipSimple and easy user interfaceSolid build quality with anodised finish and gold plated springs
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
No dedicated ultra-low moonlight modeMode memory can be inconvenient to access lowest modesClip is not reversible and protrudes beyond light lengthMicro USB instead of USB-C chargingNo lanyard included in some packages
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