What makes something perfect for carrying with you all the time?
What is essential for your close family?
What will be a good helper for your night shift?
Yes: I5T and I5T Plus. Here are three aspects to explain their differences and similarities before to help you choose a EDC torch that suits you.
1.From the operating mode and luminous flux
We compare the i5T with the i5T Plus,as an upgraded version of i5T, i5T plus has not only launched two different materials, more colours, and more colour temperature but its lumen value and range have been significantly improved. The max lumen has been increased by 250 lumens, the longest run time has been extended by 34 hours, and the beam distance has been increased by 27 meters. Even, we can say that i5T Plus is a small but powerful EDC torch. Their waterproof rating is IPX8, and the drop test is 1.5m.The following table can list their differences in detail.
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I5T PLUS |
I5T |
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Specification |
Mode 1 |
Mode 2 |
Mode 1 |
Mode 2 |
Lumens |
550~300~55 lumens |
15 lumens |
300~150~30 lumens |
15 lumens |
Run time |
3+30+130 minutes |
54 hours |
3+25+122 minutes |
20 hours |
Max throw |
87 meters |
15 meters |
60 meters |
15 meters |
W eight |
3.14oz/89g |
2.12 oz/60g |
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Length &Head Diameter |
(L)145*(HD)17.8mm |
(L)95*(HD)17.8mm |
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Water resistant |
IPX8 2m |
IPX8 |
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Drop test |
1.5m |
1.5m |
2.From the features
The features of Olight I5T is double helix body knurling for an attractive appearance, unique style, excellent ventilation, and solid grip. I5T small EDC torch is equipped with a high-performance LED paired with a PMMA optic lens producing a soft and balanced beam for comfortable use. It also features a dual direction pocket clip for multiple carrying options such as a pocket, backpack strap, or hat brim as a headlamp in seconds for a hands-free experience, making the torch incredibly convenient to take with you everywhere.
i5T PLUS is an EDC torch that meets daily lighting needs. EDC, EVERYDAY CARRY. Two patterns, three LED colour temperatures, and four body colours are available to customize the EDC light in your own style. The double helix knurling and pebble etching are exquisite and provide a solid grip. Torch models with three colour temperatures support you at different task.
Meanwhile, you can choose from black, blue, orange, and OD green for the body according to your preference, the i5T Plus EDC light will help you complete everyday tasks. The market applications of i5T Plus are everyday carry, outdoors(camping, hiking), backup lighting, and repairing.
3.From the lighting effect
The LEDs in the i5T are Osram P9 cool white LEDs, combined with the TIR lens made of PMMA material, the output light is soft and uniform, the vision is more comfortable, and it can illuminate a small area well.
Indoor fixed exposure (1/125s ISO 50)
Outdoor fixed exposure (1/15s ISO 2000)
There are three types of light sourcesin the i5T plus: High-Performance Cool White LED(5700K~6700K), High-Performance Neutral White LED(4000K~5000K), and High-Performance Warm White LED(2700K~3700K). The flashlight comes in three LED colour temperatures to provide you with the right choice for every daily situation.
White light is generally used in office locations or places with high brightness requirements. Natural light, the more recent colour temperature colour that everyone likes, its colour between white and yellow light, can create a comfortable and warm atmosphere. Warm light is generally used for home lighting, tea restaurants, coffee shops, and other quiet places. Note: There is one flashlight model for one colour temperature.
Note: There are slight differences between the picture and the real item caused by light colour temperature. All the pictures are for reference only. You could refer to the picture below.
So, i5t plus or i5t? Which one will you use as your Everyday day torch?