Comparison Console
Olight i5T EOS vs ThruNite Saber
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Saber stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Saber stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Saber stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 120% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
ThruNite Saber 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 Saber stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 120% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 5% 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
56 g (1.98 oz)Lightest
Length
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
96.5 mm (3.80 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
300 lmLowest output
659 lmHighest output
Max candela
910 cdLowest candela
7555 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
60 m (197 ft)Lowest
141 m (463 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1200 minLongest runtime
1140 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x AA Alkaline battery
1 x AA alkaline or 1 x 14500 rechargeable lithium-ion
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C on battery cell with included USB to USB-C cable
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Anodized Aluminum Alloy
Anodized aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGiftingOutdoor useCamping and hikingUp-close illumination
Everyday carryOutdoor activitiesEmergency 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 lightweight designAbility to run on widely available AA or rechargeable 14500 batteryIncluded USB-C rechargeable battery and cableSimple and effective two-mode UI reducing complexityGood beam throw and tight beam profile
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
Low CRI output (under 70)Limited to two modes onlyNo built-in charging port on flashlight body, charging occurs on batteryTailcap unscrews at the head end, which can confuse some users
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