Comparison Console
Olight i5R EOS vs ThruNite T1S
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 5% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite T1S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite T1S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 246% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite T1S stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 246% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1651% 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$30Cheapest
Weight
60 g (2.12 oz)Lightest
63 g (2.22 oz)Heaviest
Length
95.4 mm (3.76 in)Longest
69.5 mm (2.74 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
350 lmLowest output
1212 lmHighest output
Max candela
1247 cdLowest candela
8460 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
70.6 m (232 ft)Lowest
184 m (604 ft)Highest
Max runtime
2220 minShortest runtime
38880 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Custom 2.4V rechargeable lithium-ion cell (called "14500" but non-standard)
18350
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C PD compatible
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX-8
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aerospace grade aluminum alloy
Aluminum 6061-T6
Use case profile
Best for
EDCUsers wanting a dual-chemistry cell flashlightThose appreciating unique plum color
EDC useCompact portable lightHands-free use with magnetic tail and clip
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 light weightPowerful max output for sizeUSB-C PD chargingNon-proprietary batteryMagnetic tailcap and dual-directional clip for hands-free useGood build quality and anodized aluminum body
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
Green tint shifts on lower brightness modesPlastic concave TIR optic is prone to scratchingLimited to cool white SST-40 LEDDoes not have glass lensClip design not preferred by some
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