Comparison Console
Olight i5T EOS vs Sofirn SC31B
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i5T EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SC31B stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 233% 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 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 233% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SC31B stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 300% 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$38.95Most expensive
Weight
60 g (2.12 oz)Heaviest
59 g (2.08 oz)Lightest
Length
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
117.5 mm (4.63 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
300 lmLowest output
1000 lmHighest output
Max candela
910 cdLowest candela
10750 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
60 m (197 ft)Lowest
207 m (679 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1200 minShortest runtime
4800 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x AA Alkaline battery
18650 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
Unknown
Micro USB
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
Unknown
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Anodized Aluminum Alloy
6061 Aluminum Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGiftingOutdoor useCamping and hikingUp-close illumination
Everyday carry (EDC)Home useOutdoor activities such as camping, hiking, caving, dog walking, fishing
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
Good value budget lightUSB charging includedStrong pocket clipSimple and easy user interfaceSolid build quality with anodised finish and gold plated springs
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
No dedicated ultra-low moonlight modeMode memory can be inconvenient to access lowest modesClip is not reversible and protrudes beyond light lengthMicro USB instead of USB-C chargingNo lanyard included in some packages
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