Comparison Console
Olight i5T EOS vs ThruNite Archer Mini
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Mini stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 167% 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$29.95Most expensive
US$25.95Cheapest
Weight
60 g (2.12 oz)Heaviest
34 g (1.20 oz)Lightest
Length
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
300 lmLowest output
405 lmHighest output
Max candela
910 cdLowest candela
2245 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
60 m (197 ft)Lowest
87 m (285 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1200 minLongest runtime
450 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x AA Alkaline battery
10400 rechargeable lithium-ion (sealed internal)
Charging type
Unknown
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Anodized Aluminum Alloy
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGiftingOutdoor useCamping and hikingUp-close illumination
EDC pocket carryDaily carryCampingHikingOutdoor 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 weightUSB-C chargingSimple two-mode UIPleasant beam profile with TIR opticGood build quality and anodized aluminum bodyLockout feature to prevent accidental activation
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
Non-replaceable internal batteryGreen tint to the beam due to SST-20 LEDSome accidental tail switch activations without lockoutFrustrating user interface compared to traditional AAAsNo mechanical click switchSlippery smooth body with minimal knurling
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