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Olight Diffuse vs Wuben X5
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight Diffuse stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative. Olight Diffuse stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben X5 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight Diffuse stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben X5 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 142% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben X5 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 124% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben X5 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight Diffuse stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben X5 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 11% 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$32.99Cheapest
US$80Most expensive
Weight
57.5 g (2.03 oz)Lightest
129 g (4.55 oz)Heaviest
Length
87 mm (3.43 in)Shortest
137 mm (5.39 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
700 lmLowest output
1300 lmHighest output
Max candela
1700 cdLowest candela
10000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
80 m (262 ft)Lowest
200 m (656 ft)Highest
Max runtime
10800 minShortest runtime
12000 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
14500 lithium-ion (also compatible with AA primary or NiMH)
Lithium-ion or AAA
Charging type
USB-C charging via battery
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IP65
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Unknown
6061 aluminum with Type III hard anodized finish
Use case profile
Best for
EDC UseTool Kit Or Toolbox LightUsers Needing Anti Roll ShapeUsers Wanting Waterproof Light
Everyday Carry With Flat EDC Design For Flush Pocket CarryUsers Needing White, Uv, And Green Laser In One LightSituations Requiring Backup Power Via Aaa Batteries
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
Innovative 3 In 1 Light Combination In A Compact Flat LightAaa Battery Fallback For Extended UseConvenient Dual Switches And Rotary Dial Ui With Lockout ModeRobust Build Quality With Anodized Aluminum HousingIp65 Dust And Water Resistance 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
Lower Than Rated Maximum Output In Practical UseLow Cri Of White LEDTurbo Mode Steps Down Quickly After 1 MinuteModerate Weight And Thickness Compared To Some Competitors
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