Comparison Console
Olight i5T EOS vs Streamlight ClipMate USB
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i5T EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i5T EOS stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 329% 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 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 77% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 329% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 83% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 471% 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$45Most expensive
Weight
60 g (2.12 oz)Heaviest
53.9 g (1.90 oz)Lightest
Length
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
81.3 mm (3.20 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
300 lmHighest output
70 lmLowest output
Max candela
910 cdHighest candela
500 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
60 m (197 ft)Highest
44 m (144 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1200 minLongest runtime
210 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x AA Alkaline battery
Lithium polymer cell
Charging type
Unknown
USB built-in charge tab
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX4
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Anodized Aluminum Alloy
Polymer housing, abrasion-resistant
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGiftingOutdoor useCamping and hikingUp-close illumination
Hands-free lightingEDC useIndustrial and DIY useNight vision preservation with red LED modes
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
Lightweight and compact designUSB built-in charging convenienceMultiple lighting modes including red LED for night visionDurable and abrasion-resistant polymer housingGood runtime on various modes
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 beam distance compared to larger flashlightsNot fully waterproof, only IPX4 water resistantSwitch interface may take getting used to