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Olight Baton Ultra vs Wuben X5

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben X5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Wuben X5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Wuben X5 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Wuben X5 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Wuben X5 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.

Specification Profile

Relative dimensions at a glance

Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.

Olight Baton Ultra — Beam distance: 300 m (984 ft)Olight Baton Ultra — Weight: 116 g (4.09 oz)Olight Baton Ultra — Length: 113.5 mm (4.47 in)Olight Baton Ultra — Retail price: US$99.99Olight Baton Ultra — Max lumens: 1800 lmWuben X5 — Beam distance: 200 m (656 ft)Wuben X5 — Weight: 129 g (4.55 oz)Wuben X5 — Length: 137 mm (5.39 in)Wuben X5 — Retail price: US$80Wuben X5 — Max lumens: 1300 lmBeam distanceWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$99.99Most expensive
US$80Cheapest
Weight
116 g (4.09 oz)Lightest
129 g (4.55 oz)Heaviest
Length
113.5 mm (4.47 in)Shortest
137 mm (5.39 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmHighest output
1300 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
10000 cd
Beam distance
300 m (984 ft)Highest
200 m (656 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
Unknown
12000 min
Power & durability
Battery type
Custom rechargeable battery included
Lithium-ion or AAA
Charging type
USB-C, MCC magnetic charging
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IP65
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Olight OAL™ proprietary aluminum alloy (O-aluminum)
6061 aluminum with Type III hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
▣EDC (everyday Carry)▣Users Wanting High Output And Throw In Compact Size▣Users Needing USB C And Magnetic Charging Convenience
▣Everyday Carry With Flat EDC Design For Flush Pocket Carry▣Users Needing White, Uv, And Green Laser In One Light▣Situations Requiring Backup Power Via Aaa Batteries
Common praise
✓Compact Size Yet Powerful 1800 Lumens Output✓Excellent Beam Quality With Crisp Hotspot And Natural White Beam✓Durable Olight Oal Aluminum Body✓Dual Switches For Flexible And Intuitive Control✓Convenient USB C And Magnetic Charging Options✓Ipx8 Water Resistance
✓Innovative 3 In 1 Light Combination In A Compact Flat Light✓Aaa Battery Fallback For Extended Use✓Convenient Dual Switches And Rotary Dial Ui With Lockout Mode✓Robust Build Quality With Anodized Aluminum Housing✓Ip65 Dust And Water Resistance And Impact Resistance
Common complaints
⚠Mode Memory Behavior For High Mode Is Inconsistent And Confusing⚠Lockout Is Activated By Long Hold Making Accidental Activation Easier⚠No Dedicated Mode Memory For Turbo And Strobe⚠Tail Switch Uses High And Turbo Modes Instead Of Medium And Turbo Which May Limit Versatility
⚠Lower Than Rated Maximum Output In Practical Use⚠Low Cri Of White LED⚠Turbo Mode Steps Down Quickly After 1 Minute⚠Moderate Weight And Thickness Compared To Some Competitors

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