Comparison Console
Olight Diffuse vs Wuben G1
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben G1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben G1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Diffuse stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1650% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben G1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben G1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 619% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben G1 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1650% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben G1 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1536% 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$32.99Most expensive
US$24.95Cheapest
Weight
57.5 g (2.03 oz)Heaviest
8 g (0.28 oz)Lightest
Length
87 mm (3.43 in)Longest
68 mm (2.68 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
700 lmHighest output
40 lmLowest output
Max candela
1700 cdHighest candela
55 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
80 m (262 ft)Highest
15 m (49 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
10800 minLongest runtime
660 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
14500 lithium-ion (also compatible with AA primary or NiMH)
Lithium-ion
Charging type
USB-C charging via battery
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IP68 (2m underwater for 1 hour)
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Unknown
Durable ABS Plastic
Use case profile
Best for
EDC useTool kit or toolbox lightUsers needing anti-roll shapeUsers wanting waterproof light
Everyday carryTravelKeychain useDaily use
Common praise
Good waterproof rating (IPX8)Anti-roll pentagon shapeGood output and runtimeConvenient battery with onboard USB-C chargingNice e-switch with indicator and lockout
Compact and lightweight at 8 gramsBright for its size with 40 lumens outputLong runtime of up to 11 hours on low modeUSB-C rechargeable with 2.5 hour charging timeIP68 waterproof ratingEasy one-button operation
Common complaints
No knurling makes grip less secureTailcap is small and fiddly to unscrewNo built-in charging in flashlight (battery charges externally)Limited documentation on AA battery mode
Relatively low max output (40 lumens) may not suffice for demanding tasksMinimal impact resistance (1 meter)No detailed material specification