Comparison Console
Olight i5T EOS vs ThruNite Archer Pro 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 lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 217% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Archer Pro V2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 217% 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 Pro V2 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1700% 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$24.95Cheapest
Weight
60 g (2.12 oz)Lightest
65 g (2.29 oz)Heaviest
Length
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
98 mm (3.86 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
300 lmLowest output
950 lmHighest output
Max candela
910 cdLowest candela
48730 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
60 m (197 ft)Lowest
187 m (614 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1200 minShortest runtime
21600 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x AA Alkaline battery
Built-in 14500 1000mAh rechargeable battery
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C on-board charging
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8 (2 meters)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Anodized Aluminum Alloy
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGiftingOutdoor useCamping and hikingUp-close illumination
EDCPocket carryRamping output users
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 and pocketable designUSB-C on-board charging works wellRamping brightness control is smooth and logicalGood mode spacing from Firefly to TurboTwo-way pocket clip for versatile carry
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 is built-in and not easily swappableRamping direction memory is counterintuitiveLimited disassembly optionsLow CRI around 70
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