Comparison Console
Olight i5R EOS vs ThruNite Archer 1C
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i5R EOS stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 88% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 751% 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$33.95Cheapest
Weight
60 g (2.12 oz)Heaviest
45 g (1.59 oz)Lightest
Length
95.4 mm (3.76 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
350 lmHighest output
281 lmLowest output
Max candela
1247 cdLowest candela
5136 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
70.6 m (232 ft)Lowest
269 m (883 ft)Highest
Max runtime
2220 minShortest runtime
18900 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Custom 2.4V rechargeable lithium-ion cell (called "14500" but non-standard)
1 CR123A battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX8
IPX-8
Impact resistance
Unknown
10 m (33 ft)
Material
Aerospace grade aluminum alloy
Aircraft grade aluminum with type III hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
EDCUsers wanting a dual-chemistry cell flashlightThose appreciating unique plum color
Everyday carrySelf-defenseEmergency use
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 size and lightweightGood build quality and tough anodized finishMultiple useful brightness modes including fireflyWaterproof and impact resistantTactical design with stainless steel strike bezel and knurled gripProgrammable memory function
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
Battery not includedSome users note larger o-ring on battery tube causing assembly difficultyClip reversible but no dedicated channel on tailcapTailstanding slightly unstable
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