Comparison Console
Olight i5T EOS vs Olight M1X Striker
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i5T EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Olight M1X Striker stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 4% 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$29.95Cheapest
US$40.75Most expensive
Weight
60 g (2.12 oz)Lightest
65 g (2.29 oz)Heaviest
Length
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
300 lmLowest output
500 lmHighest output
Max candela
910 cdLowest candela
2350 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
60 m (197 ft)Lowest
97 m (318 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1200 min
Unknown
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x AA Alkaline battery
CR123A / 16340 Lithium-ion
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Anodized Aluminum Alloy
Aerospace grade aluminum alloy, hard-anodized Type III
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGiftingOutdoor useCamping and hikingUp-close illumination
Everyday carry (EDC)Self-defenseOutdoor activitiesCamping
Common praise
Compact and lightweight designHigh quality anodized aluminum bodyGood max output of 300 lumensConvenient tail switch with smooth actionDual direction pocket clip allows versatile carry, including use as a headlampSoft, balanced beam with wide hotspot comfortable for close-up useCompatible with widely available AA alkaline and NiMH batteries
Excellent build quality with aircraft-grade aluminumSimple and intuitive two-mode interfaceSmooth and well-balanced beam from TIR lensReliable mechanical tail switch with positive tactile feedbackConvenient reversible pocket clip for different carry methods
Common complaints
Not compatible with lithium-ion batteriesSome users find grip knurling averageLimited to two main output levels plus moonlightNo onboard chargingRuntime on high mode is limited due to stepdownNo included lanyard
Limited runtime at highest outputNo strobe or SOS modesBattery sold separately (either CR123A disposable or 16340 rechargeable)