Olight Open Pro vs Phoenix T6: Two Flashlight Pens Compared

Introduction

Olight has dominated the flashlight pen market for a while, and the Open Pro with its green laser and clip-mounted flashlight is a genuinely clever design. But there is now a real competitor: the Phoenix T6, a new take on the same two-in-one idea that does a few things better. Here is how the two stack up.

What Makes These Flashlight Pens Interesting

The appeal of a flashlight pen is simple: instead of carrying two separate tools, you carry one implement that does both jobs. If you already carry a pen, adding a light costs you nothing in pocket space.

Both of these tools lean into that idea, but they go about it in noticeably different ways, and those differences matter more than the shared category label suggests.

The Phoenix T6: A Serious New Challenger

The T6 is a simple twist-close pen with no bolt action, which some people will actually prefer. Its refills are also easier to find, and it accepts pressurized inserts, which is a genuine advantage over the Open Pro and a big reason to like it.

Just like the Open Pro, and arguably even better, it can stand upright on a table with the light on while you write, working like a candle with a more directional beam. That candle-style versatility is one of the big advantages of right-angle flashlights in general, and the T6 nails it.

Output tops out at 80 lumens across three modes, with a nice low mode offering roughly eight hours of run time. There is a lockout mode to prevent accidental activation, plus a deliberate hold-to-turn-on delay that keeps single accidental presses from lighting it up. A green flash on the button doubles as a battery indicator. It charges over USB-C and carries an IP66 waterproof rating, and given its solid gasket construction, the actual water resistance may well be better than the rating suggests.

Electronics live inside the pen body behind a standard metal clip, so the LED is not exposed on the outside taking damage the way clip-mounted designs can. If you work somewhere things get banged up, that could matter a lot.

The Olight Open Pro: Laser and Bolt Action

The Open Pro still has a trick the T6 does not: a green laser. If you genuinely need that, the choice is made for you.

Its bolt-action mechanism is also part of the charm, though it comes at a cost. Because the bolt requires a moving component to activate the button, there is always a point where water can get in, so the Open Pro can never truly be waterproof.

The pocket-clip-mounted LED is another weak point. With the light module exposed on the outside of the pen, there is more that can go wrong with it over time.

Which One Should You Buy

The biggest factor between these two is price. The Open Pro is substantially more expensive, reportedly more than twice the cost of the Phoenix T6. If you want to test whether a flashlight pen fits your carry at all, starting with the cheaper option makes a lot of sense unless the laser is a must-have.

The T6 also clips well in more places: a button-up collar facing the area you are writing (no hat needed), a shirt pocket, or most backpacks. At under forty dollars, it is easy to recommend as the one tool that does two jobs without a big investment.

Conclusion

The Olight Open Pro earns its reputation with the laser and a clever clip-light design, but the Phoenix T6 counters with pressurized refill support, a standable right-angle beam, better-protected electronics, and a far lower price. For most people curious about the flashlight pen category, the T6 is the smarter place to start.