Comparison Console
Olight Diffuse vs Wuben PL01
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben PL01 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben PL01 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Diffuse stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben PL01 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 44% 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$20Cheapest
Weight
57.5 g (2.03 oz)Heaviest
45 g (1.59 oz)Lightest
Length
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
700 lmHighest output
650 lmLowest output
Max candela
1700 cdHighest candela
1686 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
80 m (262 ft)Lowest
82 m (269 ft)Highest
Max runtime
10800 minLongest runtime
7500 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
14500 lithium-ion (also compatible with AA primary or NiMH)
1x 10880 Li-ion or 2x AAA cells
Charging type
USB-C charging via battery
USB-C (on-cell)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Unknown
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
EDC useTool kit or toolbox lightUsers needing anti-roll shapeUsers wanting waterproof light
Everyday carryDaily commuteBusiness tripCampingOutdoor workTravelEmergenciesInspectionHands-free lighting with 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
High CRI (>90) neutral white lightLow price and good valueCompact and lightweight designDual power option using 10880 Li-ion or AAA batteriesGood waterproof and impact resistance
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
Output slightly lower than claimedPositive DUV tint (slightly greenish)