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Olight Diffuse vs Wuben PL01
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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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)
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