Olight Imini

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Olight Imini specifications

Brand/model	Olight Imini
LED	?
Max. Lumens	10 lm
Max. Beam intensity / distance	27 cd
Battery config.	3*LR41
Onboard charging	N/A
Modes	1
Blinkies	N/A
Reflector	TIR
Waterproof	IPX6
Review date	July 2022

Are you searching for a small keychain light with some interesting features, and don’t want to break the bank?

This Imini might be for you.

You probably know that Olight makes some high-quality flashlights, headlamps, and other types of lights (penlights, desk lights, etc). But they aren’t particularly known for their smaller flashlights. Yes, they have a few like the Olight i1R 2 EOS, the i1R PRO etc, but this one is really Mini. Let me present you the Olight Imini.

But before we dive into all the testing and details, let’s start with the packaging.

Package quality.

The Imini (why didn’t Olight call it the Omini?) comes in a nice carton board box, which looks similar to the Olight i1R PRO. Inside the box, you will find the following

• The flashlight: Olight Imini
• 3 spare LR41 batteries
• Split ring for on your keys
• Manual

Alright, how do I turn this thing on?

Is there a switch? nope

Do I push the tail? nope

Do I twist it? nope

So how in the world do you turn this on?

In a rather unique way! Olight calls the Imini a quick-release keychain flashlight.

You pull the flashlight out of the tailcap (I just call it a tail cap). The moment you remove the light (which now looks like a bullet) it will turn on. The rear-end of the Imini has a tiny hole with a pogo pin that will activate and deactivate the light.

The built-in magnet is very strong, so you don’t need to worry about accidentally losing the flashlight. Actually, there are 2 magnets, 1 very strong one in the rear end of the flashlight, and 1 weaker one inside the quick-release tailcap.

I don’t know how many lights have this kind of magnetic quick-release tailcap, but the first time I saw it, was on the Lumintop Glow I. It has a similar kind of magnetic tailcap, but you still had to activate the light by twisting it after it was removed. However, Olight skipped that part by having this little pin-switch built-in.

The only way you can comfortably hold it is in between your index finger and thumb.

There’s a split ring at the tailcap of the flashlight so you can attach it to your keys.

So, what is this light for? Probably just as a keychain light, for small emergencies. You can’t really count too much on it, for your EDC light, because the battery life is pretty short.

There’s isn’t much to tell about the build quality, since there aren’t many moving parts. I love the idea of pulling the light out of the ‘tailcap’ and have instant light.

The coating is nice matte, and doesn’t seem to have any problems.

Olightstore Warranty:

Orders can be returned for any reason within 30 days from the date the order was received. Returned items must be in the same condition, unworn and in the original packaging. Once you apply for a refund or replacement, we will send you a return label to return the item to us, no need to pay for the shipping cost. Free or promotional items must be returned along with the original item when being fully refunded.

Once your return is received, a refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your original payment method. Please note that it might take 2-5 working days for a refund to show up on any bank statements. For your replacement, we will re-send a new item to you as soon as possible (within two weeks.)

For items purchased from third-party platforms within 30 days, we recommend you contact the original seller first, so they may take care of you. If you have any issues with them, please contact us.

Within 2 or 5 years of purchase: please contact our customer service at [email protected] or click here to apply for the warranty work. We may need your serial number, the date of purchase and a simple description about your issue. If your item needs to be returned for repair or replacement, we will provide you an RMA case number and application form to return the defective light together. You will need to cover the shipping cost, no need to pay for the repair.

It’s no surprise that Olight isn’t mentioning what brand and type of LED is used in the Imini.

Just from looking at it, I can’t really tell what it is. But perhaps it’s an Osram P9?

It’s sitting behind an TIR optic, and gets the following CCT, and Ra (CRI) values, when measured with the Opple Light Master pro. I measured from about 20 cm distance.

CCT: 4995K

Ra (CRI): 73.1

In my honest opinion, the beam quality is not really important for this kind of light. Its runtime is so short, that you could only really use it for emergencies or backup. It’s too difficult to replace the batteries on the go to use it as your main EDC flashlight. That being said, the beam isn’t bad at all, and has a nice hotspot, without any artifacts. Just like I have come to expect from Olight. Well done.

Dimensions: 

Olight Imini	Millimeters	Inches
Length without tailcap	26 mm	1.03
Length with tailcap	34.97 mm	1.376
tailcap diameter	13.8 mm	0.543
Body diameter	12.12 mm	0.477

Weight: 

Olight Imini	Weight in grams	Weight inOz.
Weight with tailcap:	11.4 grams	0.40 oz.
Weight without tailcap	7.4 grams	0.26 oz.

Mini Flashlights comparison

Size compared to other small flashlights

Group 1, small Olight flashlights: Olight i1R Pro, Olight Imini, Olight i1R 2 EOS.

Group 2, from left to right: Olight i5T Plus (2*AA), Lumintop EDC (AA), RovyVon A9 Cu, Lumintop GT Nano, Olight i1R 2 PRO, Olight i1R 2 EOS, Olight Imini, Lumintop Frog, Lumintop Glow I, Eneloop AAA, Eneloop AA.

Goup 3: RovyVon A9 Cu, Lumintop GT Nano, Olight i1R PRO, Olight i1R 2 EOS, Olight Imini, Lumintop Frog, Lumintop Glow I, Eneloop AAA, Eneloop AA.

Simple remove it from the base: ON… attach to the base: OFF

Available modes:

• On

Blinky modes menu:

• No

Low battery warning:

• Just dims

Lock-out mode:

• No, just attach to the tailcap

PWM:

• Not noticeable by eye

Okay, this is a little unusual, and the first flashlight we review at 1lumen.com that uses 3 LR41 batteries. Most other flashlights that run on LR41 batteries aren’t built by popular brands like Olight. So it’s no surprise this is our first review of a flashlight with this type of batteries.

Olight loaded the 3 batteries so you can get started. You just need to remove the insulating film before the first use.

But they also includes 3 spare ones.. and those are necessary for testing. I tried to combine Lumens and Runtime with 1 set of batteries. And throw with the second set of batteries.

Replacing them isn’t very easy, because these batteries are really small. so just keep that in mind! I don’t recommend trying to do this while walking or sitting in a car/airplane/train.

I wanted to see if a 10180 could fit, but nope, its too wide.

Lumen measurements:

All output numbers are relative to my homemade Integrating Sphere. It is set up with an Extech SDL400 Lux Meter for measurements including a Kenko PRO1D ND-16 filter. The base measurement is done with a Convoy S2+ that has been tested at 255 lumens.

Specs	Lumens @ start	@ 30 sec	@ 10 min
10	11.42 lumens	11.13	9.92 lm

Runtime: Battery life

The runtime test was done with the 50cm integrating sphere, including the Kenko Pro1D ND-16 filter and Extech SDL400 data logging Lux Meter.

Mode	Specified runtime	Measured runtime (ANSI FL1)	Time till shut off
On	30min	33min	1h33min

ANSI FL1 standards: The runtime is measured until the light drops to 10% of its initial output (30 seconds after turn on). This does not mean that the flashlight is not usable anymore. The last column shows how long the light actually works till it shuts off. If there is a + symbol, it means that the test was stopped at that particular point, but the light was actually still running. This happens on certain occasions, with certain drivers, firmware, or batteries.

Throw Measurement: Peak beam intensity and beam distance

Measurements were taken indoors with a Hagner E4-X Lux Meter, at 2 meters.

Mode	Specs	Candela	Meters	Yards
@ turn on	27cd	31.6 cd	11	12.30
@ 30 sec	27cd	30.4 cd	11	12.06

Extra info: Peak beam distance according to ANSI FL1 standards: The calculated value of distance in meters at which the flashlight produce a light intensity of 0.25 lux. (0.25 lux is about the brightness of a full moon shining on an object).

It’s too weak to compare to any other set of outdoor beamshots I have. So I compared it to the Olight i1R 2 PRO in low mode (specs: 5lm, measured 8.5lm) and the Nitecore Tini2 (15lm).

Left to right:: Olight Imini, Nitecore Tini2, Olight i1R PRO

Disclaimer: This flashlight was sent to me for review at no cost by Olight. I have not been paid to review, nor have I been holding back on problems or defects.