Comparison Console
Olight i5R EOS vs Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower
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 20% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative. Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 286% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 74% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 286% gap from the closest alternative.
Wurkkos TS12 Mini Thrower stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 164% 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$21.99Cheapest
Weight
60 g (2.12 oz)Lightest
75 g (2.65 oz)Heaviest
Length
95.4 mm (3.76 in)Longest
90.8 mm (3.57 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
350 lmLowest output
1350 lmHighest output
Max candela
1247 cdLowest candela
55876.2 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
70.6 m (232 ft)Lowest
473 m (1552 ft)Highest
Max runtime
2220 minLongest runtime
840 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Custom 2.4V rechargeable lithium-ion cell (called "14500" but non-standard)
1x 14500 Li-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
Unknown
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Aerospace grade aluminum alloy
Not explicitly specified, presumed aluminum alloy based on typical materials but not confirmed
Use case profile
Best for
EDCUsers wanting a dual-chemistry cell flashlightThose appreciating unique plum color
EDC useLong-distance throw illuminationOutdoor explorationTravelCamping
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
Excellent throw-to-output ratioCompact and lightweightFast USB-C chargingVersatile modes including ramping and steppedGood build quality for the priceBattery level indication on switch
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
PWM detected in all modes (though fairly fast and not highly noticeable)Low CRI (cool tint)
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