Comparison Console
Olight i5T EOS vs ThruNite Archer 1C
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i5T EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i5T EOS stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 7% 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 12% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer 1C stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1475% 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$33.95Most expensive
Weight
60 g (2.12 oz)Heaviest
45 g (1.59 oz)Lightest
Length
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
89 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
300 lmHighest output
281 lmLowest output
Max candela
910 cdLowest candela
5136 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
60 m (197 ft)Lowest
269 m (883 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1200 minShortest runtime
18900 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x AA Alkaline battery
1 CR123A battery
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
No
No
IP rating
IPX8
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
10 m (33 ft)Highest
Material
Anodized Aluminum Alloy
Aircraft grade aluminum with type III hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGiftingOutdoor useCamping and hikingUp-close illumination
Everyday carrySelf-defenseEmergency use
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
Compact size and lightweightGood build quality and tough anodized finishMultiple useful brightness modes including fireflyWaterproof and impact resistantTactical design with stainless steel strike bezel and knurled gripProgrammable memory function
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
Battery not includedSome users note larger o-ring on battery tube causing assembly difficultyClip reversible but no dedicated channel on tailcapTailstanding slightly unstable
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