Comparison Console
Olight Baton Ultra vs Wuben X5
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
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
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 most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
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 heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben X5 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 28% 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.
Olight Baton Ultra stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
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.
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 sizeUsers needing USB-C and magnetic charging convenience
Everyday carry with flat EDC design for flush pocket carryUsers needing white, UV, and green laser in one lightSituations requiring backup power via AAA batteries
Common praise
Compact size yet powerful 1800 lumens outputExcellent beam quality with crisp hotspot and natural white beamDurable Olight OAL aluminum bodyDual switches for flexible and intuitive controlConvenient USB-C and magnetic charging optionsIPX8 water resistance
Innovative 3-in-1 light combination in a compact flat lightAAA battery fallback for extended useConvenient dual switches and rotary dial UI with lockout modeRobust build quality with anodized aluminum housingIP65 dust and water resistance and impact resistance
Common complaints
Mode memory behavior for High mode is inconsistent and confusingLockout is activated by long hold making accidental activation easierNo dedicated mode memory for Turbo and StrobeTail switch uses High and Turbo modes instead of Medium and Turbo which may limit versatility
Lower than rated maximum output in practical useLow CRI of white LEDTurbo mode steps down quickly after 1 minuteModerate weight and thickness compared to some competitors