Comparison Console
Olight Diffuse vs Wuben G5
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben G5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben G5 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 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben G5 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 G5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben G5 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben G5 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 177% 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$24.99Cheapest
Weight
57.5 g (2.03 oz)Heaviest
52 g (1.83 oz)Lightest
Length
87 mm (3.43 in)Longest
62 mm (2.44 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
700 lmHighest output
400 lmLowest output
Max candela
1700 cdLowest candela
3820 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
80 m (262 ft)Lowest
82 m (269 ft)Highest
Max runtime
10800 minLongest runtime
3900 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
Impact resistance
Unknown
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Unknown
Metal (Aluminum for standard; Titanium for Titanium Edition)
Use case profile
Best for
EDC useTool kit or toolbox lightUsers needing anti-roll shapeUsers wanting waterproof light
Everyday carry (EDC)Indoor and outdoor useHands-free lightingCampingEmergency signalingMechanics and techniciansBudget-conscious usersBlackout kits and storm shelters
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 designBright and clean beam with useful maximum 400 lumens outputUseful RGB lighting modes with multiple colors and beacon functionalityStrong magnetic mount and adjustable pocket clipFast USB-C charging and long runtime up to 65 hours (3900 minutes)Durable metal body with high waterproof rating (IP68)Good value for the price
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
Non-replaceable built-in batterySome users may find controls (sliding switch, side button, rotary wheel) slightly complex initiallyMinor control ergonomics issues