Comparison Console
Olight i5T EOS vs ThruNite BSS W1
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 131% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 57% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 131% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite BSS W1 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 91% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1065% 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$24Cheapest
Weight
60 g (2.12 oz)Heaviest
51.5 g (1.82 oz)Lightest
Length
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
67 mm (2.64 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
300 lmLowest output
693 lmHighest output
Max candela
910 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
60 m (197 ft)
Unknown
Max runtime
1200 minLongest runtime
103 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x AA Alkaline battery
16340 rechargeable Li-ion
Charging type
Unknown
MicroUSB onboard charging
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Anodized Aluminum Alloy
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryGiftingOutdoor UseCamping And HikingUp Close Illumination
EDC For New UsersCompact Small EDC UseDeep Pocket Carry
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 Lightweight DesignDeep Carry Pocket ClipAffordable Price PointStrong Magnetic TailcapSimple And Intuitive User Interface
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
Short Turbo Runtime (1 Minute Before Stepdown)Microusb Charging Instead Of USB CNo Lockout Mode Except Mechanical TwistGreen Tint On Lower ModesLED Centering Not Perfect
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