Comparison Console
Olight i5T EOS vs ThruNite Saber 2A
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
ThruNite Saber 2A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Saber 2A stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. ThruNite Saber 2A 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 2A 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 2A stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 6% 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 2A stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 120% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite Saber 2A stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 850% 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
56.2 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
142 m (466 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1200 minShortest runtime
11400 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x AA Alkaline battery
1x AA alkaline or rechargeable NiMH, or 1x 14500 lithium-ion (included)
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C charging via included 14500 battery
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Anodized Aluminum Alloy
Aluminum body with PMMA TIR optic lens
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGiftingOutdoor useCamping and hikingUp-close illumination
EDCEveryday carryLaw enforcementSecurityEmergency useMedical servicesCampingDuty light
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 for pocket carryHigh output and good beam throwAbility to run on both AA and 14500 batteriesUSB-C charging included with the batterySimple and intuitive two-mode UIDurable IPX8 waterproof design
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
Tail switch is firm and may be hard for some to pressLow mode is relatively bright and not very low
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