Comparison Console
Olight i5T EOS vs ThruNite T1S
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Olight i5T EOS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i5T EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. ThruNite T1S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 304% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 304% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.
ThruNite T1S stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3140% 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$29.95Cheapest
US$30Most expensive
Weight
60 g (2.12 oz)Lightest
63 g (2.22 oz)Heaviest
Length
95 mm (3.74 in)Longest
69.5 mm (2.74 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
300 lmLowest output
1212 lmHighest output
Max candela
910 cdLowest candela
8460 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
60 m (197 ft)Lowest
184 m (604 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1200 minShortest runtime
38880 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x AA Alkaline battery
18350
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C PD compatible
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IPX-8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Anodized Aluminum Alloy
Aluminum 6061-T6
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGiftingOutdoor useCamping and hikingUp-close illumination
EDC useCompact portable lightHands-free use with magnetic tail and clip
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 light weightPowerful max output for sizeUSB-C PD chargingNon-proprietary batteryMagnetic tailcap and dual-directional clip for hands-free useGood build quality and anodized aluminum body
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
Green tint shifts on lower brightness modesPlastic concave TIR optic is prone to scratchingLimited to cool white SST-40 LEDDoes not have glass lensClip design not preferred by some
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