Olight i5T EOS Single AA EDC Flashlight Review

The Olight i5T EOS Single AA Powered EDC Flashlight provides a Nice Lighting option for when you need something Smaller than your Normal 18650 Carry. Sporting Two Simple Modes, Momentary Operation, and Strong Build Quality make it a Worthy consideration when shopping in this Category. During the video I compare it against the Fenix E12, and the Lumintop Tool AA. Does it come out a Winner? Maybe :)
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Features I like about the i5T:
Momentary Operation.
Always Starts on Low.
Three Hundred Lumen High Mode for Three Minutes, before Throttling Down.
Attractive Design.
Fifteen Lumen Low Mode for Twenty Hours. The Mode Used Frequently.
Substantial Build Quality.
Oversized Belt/Hat Clip with a Distinct Blue Anodized Treatment.
IPX8 Waterproof.
No RFI to Worry about while Tuning a Radio.
Pairs well with the CC Skywave, CC Pocket, and other AA Powered Radios.
Wonderful Beam Pattern Provided by the TIR Optics, and OSRAM P9 LED.
Features that could be Added or Improved on:
A tail switch shroud so it can tail stand, and to protect it from being turned on accidentally.
A Moonlight Mode of One Half Lumen to Extend Run Times.
The Ability to Run off a 14500.
Overall, this gets a "Maybe" recommendation from me. There are many options out there for less money, that perform just as well, or better. Consider the Fenix for a Premium EDC, or the Lumintop for a Budget Carry. Now ACEBEAM has entered the scene with its new Pokelit that includes a 14500, and a Nichia 219F High CRI LED. The main reason to pick up the Olight is the Overall Build Quality, and Wonderful Beam Pattern.
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[@lmaoroflcopter]

The i5t is my little workhorse. Its always in my pocket and I find myself using it all the time. From walking in dark alleyways to looking under a desk its always done the job admirably and given its tiny footprint, it fits in the smallest of pockets.

[@mattg6136]

The E12 is my edc in and out of work. Cracking little light. Thanks for the vids.

[@BC-ev4hl]

Another great video Sir ...

[@NTPTM]

Hej Todderbert thanks for the review the Olight i5T EOS looks nice Todderbert I also recommend the Sofirn SP10 V3 Mini EDC Handheld flashlight Wow I did an outdoor night test and it impresses a lot. And I thought to myself when I was out in the dark forest with the Sofirn SP10 V3 oh my god what a wonderful little guy take care and have a nice weekend.

[@randumdude5824]

I have had the original fenix e12 uses aa. since 8-2017. Use it every turn it on and off at least six times a day . That 15000 on and 15000 off clicks. 30,000 clicks. crazy reliable switch. And never any problems the Cree led. It’s still going strong . I wonder if olight. Is that reliable

[@todderbert]

Not sure, I had a friends Olight tail switch fail, though it seems well made. The fenix is quality as well.

[@mikevandebunt811]

The Olight i5R EOS is the same size flashlight with a rechargeable Lithium battery.

[@user-zi7ob4zf5j]

When that degrades it will become obsolete

[@mikevandebunt811]

@@user-zi7ob4zf5j the battery is replaceable.

[@Chiavaccio]

👏👏👍

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

I had one of these and the switch broke within 6 months. Very disappointed.

[@robertb.3651]

Lumintop Tool AA for me - much cheaper and can use 14500.... guarded switch, more modes and magnetic tailcab as well. Olight is really overpriced !