The best Olight EDC torch for most people is the ArkPro Lite: a flat, pocket-friendly torch with 1200 lumens of white light plus red and UV. If you want the smallest light possible, choose the Baton 4, and for your keyring, the i1R 2 Pro EOS.
These are the five best everyday carry torches in the Olight range, ranked, with what each does well. For the full brand story, see Discover Olight.
Quick picks
- Best all-rounder: Olight ArkPro Lite
- Best compact torch: Olight Baton 4
- Most versatile: Olight ArkPro
- Best AAA torch: Olight i3T 2 EOS
- Best keyring light: Olight i1R 2 Pro EOS Keyring Torch
Olight EDC torches compared
| Model | Max output | Beam distance | Power | Extra light |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ArkPro Lite | 1200 lumens | About 94 m | Built-in, USB-C or magnetic | Red, UV |
| Baton 4 | 1300 lumens | 170 m | 16340 (included), magnetic | None |
| ArkPro | 1500 lumens | About 205 m | Built-in, USB-C or magnetic | UV, green beam |
| i3T 2 EOS | 200 lumens | 62 m | AAA (included) or 10440 | None |
| i1R 2 Pro EOS | 180 lumens | 48 m | Built-in, USB-C | None |
How to choose an EDC torch
Where you will carry it
A flat torch like the ArkPro range sits flat in a trouser or jacket pocket and does not roll. A short cylinder like the Baton 4 suits a coin pocket or bag. A keyring light like the i1R 2 Pro EOS is the one you will always have with you, because it lives on your keys.
How much light you really need
Most everyday tasks, such as finding keys, walking the dog or checking under a car seat, need well under 100 lumens. High outputs are useful in bursts, but they step down after a few minutes to manage heat. Look at the medium and low modes, because those are what you will use most.
Charging
Olight's magnetic cables snap onto the tail and keep the torch sealed. The ArkPro and ArkPro Lite add USB-C, so you can charge them from any phone cable. The i3T 2 EOS takes a standard AAA battery, which you can buy anywhere.
Extra light sources
Red light is useful at night because it does not ruin your night vision. UV light shows up pet stains, leaks, banknote security marks and minerals. If either sounds useful, choose one of the ArkPro torches.
The 5 best Olight EDC torches
1. Olight ArkPro Lite
The one most people should buy. It is slim, light and easy to carry, and it covers almost any job: 1200 lumens for real darkness, low red for moving around at night and UV for inspection.
- 1200 lumens white light, beam of about 94 metres
- Red light (5 and 40 lumens) and UV light built in
- Built-in battery, USB-C or magnetic charging
- IPX7 water resistance, aluminium body, pocket clip
2. Olight Baton 4
The smallest powerful Olight. At 63 mm it disappears into a pocket, the magnetic tail sticks to a fridge or car, and the moonlight mode can run for a month.
- 1300 lumens, 170 metre beam
- 650mAh 16340 battery included, magnetic charging cable in the box
- Magnetic tail, moonlight mode runs for up to 30 days
- IPX8 waterproof, 63 mm long, 52.5 g
3. Olight ArkPro
The most capable EDC torch Olight make. It has two white beams, a flood for close work and a spot that reaches about 205 metres, plus UV and a green beam for pointing.
- Up to 1500 lumens flood, spot beam to about 205 metres
- White flood, white spot, UV and green beam
- Magnetic charging base or USB-C
- IPX7, about 115 g and 16 mm thick
4. Olight i3T 2 EOS
A simple, tough torch for people who prefer ordinary batteries. Press the tail for momentary light or click it on, and clip it to a cap brim for hands-free use.
- 200 lumens on AAA, 300 lumens on a 10440 cell
- 62 metre beam, tail switch with momentary-on
- AAA battery included
- IPX8 waterproof, 89 mm long, clips to a cap brim
5. Olight i1R 2 Pro EOS Keyring Torch
The light you never leave behind. It weighs 22 g, lives on your keys and recharges by USB-C, with a low mode that will not dazzle you when you are finding a keyhole.
- 180 lumens high, 5 lumens low
- 48 metre beam, twist the head to switch on
- Built-in battery, USB-C charging
- IPX8 waterproof, 22 g, 51 mm long
Getting the most from an EDC torch
- Lock it out in a bag. Most Olight torches have a lockout so they cannot switch on by accident. Use it whenever the torch goes in a bag or glove box.
- Top it up regularly. A quick charge once a week keeps a built-in battery ready, and lithium batteries last longest when they are not left flat for months.
- Keep the cable handy. Olight magnetic cables are specific to the brand, so leave one by your phone charger or in the car.
- Start low. Switching on in a low mode saves battery and avoids dazzling yourself or anyone nearby. Save Turbo for when you really need it.
Also consider
If you want a bigger torch with a tactical tail switch, the Olight Warrior X4 puts out 2600 lumens with a 630 metre beam. For hands-free light, the Olight Perun 3 Headlamp works as both a headlamp and a magnetic torch.
More EDC torches
- Rechargeable EDC torches
- Pocket torches
- Keyring lights and rechargeable keyring torches
- AA and AAA torches
- UV and white combo torches
Related reading: Discover Olight: Magnetic Charging Torches, Headlamps and Searchlights.
FAQ
What does EDC mean?
EDC stands for everyday carry: the small, useful items you carry every day, such as keys, a wallet and a pocket torch.
What is the brightest Olight pocket torch?
Of the torches in this guide, the ArkPro is brightest at up to 1500 lumens, followed by the Baton 4 at 1300 lumens.
Which Olight EDC torch has UV?
The ArkPro and ArkPro Lite both include UV light. You can see more of the range on the Olight official website.
The short version
Buy the ArkPro Lite for an all-round everyday torch, the Baton 4 for the smallest pocket light, the ArkPro for maximum versatility, the i3T 2 EOS if you prefer AAA batteries and the i1R 2 Pro EOS for your keys.
