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Olight i5T EOS vs Sofirn SC31B

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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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

Cheapest

Olight i5T EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Sofirn SC31B stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Sofirn SC31B stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Olight i5T EOS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Olight i5T EOS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Sofirn SC31B stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 233% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Olight i5T EOS stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

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.

Olight i5T EOS — Beam distance: 60 m (197 ft)Olight i5T EOS — Max candela: 910 cdOlight i5T EOS — Weight: 60 g (2.12 oz)Olight i5T EOS — Length: 95 mm (3.74 in)Olight i5T EOS — Retail price: US$29.95Olight i5T EOS — Max lumens: 300 lmSofirn SC31B — Beam distance: 207 m (679 ft)Sofirn SC31B — Max candela: 10750 cdSofirn SC31B — Weight: 59 g (2.08 oz)Sofirn SC31B — Length: 117.5 mm (4.63 in)Sofirn SC31B — Retail price: US$38.95Sofirn SC31B — Max lumens: 1000 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
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 Carry▣Gifting▣Outdoor Use▣Camping And Hiking▣Up Close Illumination
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Home Use▣Outdoor Activities Such As Camping, Hiking, Caving, Dog Walking, Fishing
Common praise
✓Compact And Lightweight Design✓High Quality Anodized Aluminum Body✓Good Max Output Of 300 Lumens✓Convenient Tail Switch With Smooth Action✓Dual Direction Pocket Clip Allows Versatile Carry, Including Use As A Headlamp✓Soft, Balanced Beam With Wide Hotspot Comfortable For Close Up Use✓Compatible With Widely Available Aa Alkaline And Nimh Batteries
✓Good Value Budget Light✓USB Charging Included✓Strong Pocket Clip✓Simple And Easy User Interface✓Solid Build Quality With Anodised Finish And Gold Plated Springs
Common complaints
⚠Not Compatible With Lithium Ion Batteries⚠Some Users Find Grip Knurling Average⚠Limited To Two Main Output Levels Plus Moonlight⚠No Onboard Charging⚠Runtime On High Mode Is Limited Due To Stepdown⚠No Included Lanyard
⚠No Dedicated Ultra Low Moonlight Mode⚠Mode Memory Can Be Inconvenient To Access Lowest Modes⚠Clip Is Not Reversible And Protrudes Beyond Light Length⚠Micro USB Instead Of USB C Charging⚠No Lanyard Included In Some Packages

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