Comparison Console
Olight i5T EOS vs ThruNite Archer 1A V2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. Olight i5T EOS stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1940% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1940% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1A V2 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 16% 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$30Most expensive
Weight
60 g (2.12 oz)
60 g (2.12 oz)
Length
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
110 mm (4.33 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
300 lmHighest output
180 lmLowest output
Max candela
910 cdLowest candela
2400 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
60 m (197 ft)Lowest
97 m (318 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1200 minShortest runtime
24480 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x AA Alkaline battery
1 x AA or 14500 battery (not included)
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
No
No
IP rating
IPX8
IPX-8 (1.5 meters)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Anodized Aluminum Alloy
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGiftingOutdoor useCamping and hikingUp-close illumination
Everyday carry (EDC)Users needing AA battery compatibilityVersatile brightness modesThose preferring side switch mode control
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 build qualityUser-friendly interface with dual switchesVersatile modes including firefly and strobeUses widely available AA or 14500 batteries
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
Tailstand stability varies by sampleOutput limited compared to larger battery flashlightsSide switch may lack explicit low battery indicator
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