Comparison Console
Olight Diffuse vs Wuben G2
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben G2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben G2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Diffuse stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben G2 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben G2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 51% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 105% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben G2 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben G2 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 157% 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$22.99Cheapest
Weight
57.5 g (2.03 oz)Heaviest
28 g (0.99 oz)Lightest
Length
87 mm (3.43 in)Longest
58.5 mm (2.30 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
700 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
1700 cdHighest candela
540 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
80 m (262 ft)Highest
46 m (151 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
10800 minLongest runtime
4200 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
14500 lithium-ion (also compatible with AA primary or NiMH)
Lithium polymer
Charging type
USB-C charging via battery
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
Unknown
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Unknown
Aluminum alloy + plastic
Use case profile
Best for
EDC useTool kit or toolbox lightUsers needing anti-roll shapeUsers wanting waterproof light
Everyday carry (EDC)Short walks to car or doorstepIndoor and outdoor small tasksHands-free use via magnet or clip
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 design (28g) suitable for pocket carryFive brightness modes including a long-lasting moonlight modeReliable USB-C charging with an indicator LEDMagnetic tail allows hands-free attachmentComes with a pocket clip and keyring attachment
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
Battery is not replaceableNo waterproof rating providedPlastic pocket clip is not reversible and offers moderate retentionNo blinky/strobe modes included