OLIGHTI1R 2 Pro EOS EDC Keychain Torch 180 Lumens Twist-Switch LED Flashlights Powered by USB Rechargeable Battery, Tiny Pocket Lamp for Hiking or Camping (Black)

I'm a big fan of the Olight i1R 2, so when I saw the i1R 2 Pro on offer, I snapped one up. There were more differences than I expected.Size: The i1R 2 Pro is slightly longer and fatter than the i1R 2. The Pro is almost exactly the same length as an AA battery, but a bit plumper. The i1R 2 is a bit shorter than an AA battery, but about the same diameter. Due to its larger size, some might find the Pro less "fiddly" than the i1R 2, if you're the sort of person who finds some things a bit fiddly or awkward.Charging: While charge cables are provided for both torches, the Pro is charged via USB-C, and the i1R 2 by USB-Micro.Weight: The Pro weighs 0.75oz, the i1R 2 weighs 0.50oz. For comparison, an Amazon rechargeable AA battery weighs 0.95oz.Output: I've uploaded a photo of the two torches side by side on full brightness. The distance from torch to ceiling was approximately 4ft, and the ceiling tiles are 1ft wide. As you can see in the picture, the Pro is slightly brighter than the i1R 2, but when I was taking the picture, there really didn't seem to be much difference in brightness. The low light function seemed much the same for both.Summary: I've bought 3 Olight i1R 2 torches and they are excellent. Two of them have lived unobtrusively on keyrings, not getting in the way but getting battered by my keys, and working on demand. The third, used for this review, was bought when it was on offer on Amazon. i1R 2. Battery life has never been an issue; I never need to charge them, as they are an emergency torch for occasional use and they seem to go on and on for every with occasional use. The i1R 2 Pro is new to me. It offers a little more light and longer battery life but at the penalty of a larger size, 50% extra weight and a higher purchase price.I started this review fully intending to tell you how great the Pro is, how much brighter than the standard i1R 2 it is, and how, for just a few more pounds, you could have a far superior torch. But having tested them side by side, I honestly can't think of a reason to buy the Pro in favour of the standard i1R 2, unless you have a strong preference for USB-C charging. Now I have bought the Pro, I can tell you that I won't be taking an i1R 2 off my keyring to replace it with the Pro, as it will be noticeably bigger and heavier on my keyring.The Olight i1R 2 Pro is a great little torch, but the Olight i1R 2 is smaller, lighter and gives nearly the same light output, though for a shorter duration, which makes it the ideal for use on a keyring. Whatever you decide, hopefully I've given you enough information on both to make an informed buying choice.

I have looked at these olight torches for over a year, finally bought one and have been using it non stop .. .wish I had bought sooner! Well built out of light weight aluminium, very bright and rechargeable. Super tiny fits into your pocket easily and super useful. Great little must have tool!

Really happy with this item. Small, light, and rugged built. Plenty bright enough. Comfortable in my pocket. So far no accidental in-pocket activations, and the way it works this seems unlikely to happen. Simple and reliable twist operation. Also this design consumes no battery power when switched off. There is nothing not to like.

This is a great little EDC key ring torch, built to a high quality and feels strong specially for it's small size. It has a very basic function in the it twists to turn on and off and has 2 levels of brightness dependant on how far you twist it, I've never felt the need to use the low level light, however, the max brightness is a good level to see everything directly infront of you for a few meters out. The light has a fairly wide angle, so is more like a flood light than focused, so will light up plenty but only upto a limited distance.I have the RovyVon A1, which in comparison has better light output, though this may also be in part due to the more focused beam which carries greater distance. Though I've always been happy with the Olight, it does struggle to compete with the RovyVon. The one thing I like more on this one, is the simplicity and ease of the twist function to operate the torch.The rechargeable battery can be charged via USB-C by fully untwisting the torch to reveal the port hidden inside the body - a very cool and smart design in my opinion.

I was suspicious of trying yet another Chinese product, without any history or track record, or even a review, but I liked the idea, which was well explained.They do now, I've bought three, for me and others. It's simple, robust design has a 'twist to reveal' USB C connector. You can choose two modes by twisting too, dim: getting your key in the lock sort of use; bright and I mean really bright, if you wish to light up an entire room, or signal light aircraft. The metal body has shrunk with different versions, which may impact the lifespan, but everybody cuts costs these days.Those I bought them for have similar experiences, finding them useful and bright, with a simple control system.The other day I found my old pen Maglite and compared them. Time has moved on and been very unkind to the Maglite. I wouldn't consider an old style torch now, LED has come so far.A word about the price: it bounces around, here and elsewhere. I've been lucky, buying cheaply (@£15), but they went up a lot (@21), then inflation hit and everyone will have to guess their value for themselves.I find the product worthwhile and hope to spread the word to those who buy torches.