Comparison Console
Olight i5R EOS vs Streamlight ClipMate USB
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i5R EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i5R EOS stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 400% 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 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 400% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 957% 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$45Most expensive
Weight
60 g (2.12 oz)Heaviest
53.9 g (1.90 oz)Lightest
Length
95.4 mm (3.76 in)Longest
81.3 mm (3.20 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
350 lmHighest output
70 lmLowest output
Max candela
1247 cdHighest candela
500 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
70.6 m (232 ft)Highest
44 m (144 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
2220 minLongest runtime
210 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Custom 2.4V rechargeable lithium-ion cell (called "14500" but non-standard)
Lithium polymer cell
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB built-in charge tab
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX4
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aerospace grade aluminum alloy
Polymer housing, abrasion-resistant
Use case profile
Best for
EDCUsers wanting a dual-chemistry cell flashlightThose appreciating unique plum color
Hands-free lightingEDC useIndustrial and DIY useNight vision preservation with red LED modes
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
Lightweight and compact designUSB built-in charging convenienceMultiple lighting modes including red LED for night visionDurable and abrasion-resistant polymer housingGood runtime on various modes
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
Limited beam distance compared to larger flashlightsNot fully waterproof, only IPX4 water resistantSwitch interface may take getting used to