Comparison Console
Olight i3E EOS vs Wuben E18
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight i3E EOS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i3E EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E18 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight i3E EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 180% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3E EOS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 225% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3E EOS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3E EOS stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 149% 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$10Cheapest
US$28Most expensive
Weight
19.4 g (0.68 oz)Lightest
63 g (2.22 oz)Heaviest
Length
60.5 mm (2.38 in)Shortest
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
90 lmLowest output
180 lmHighest output
Max candela
563 cdLowest candela
1768 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
44 m (144 ft)Lowest
84.1 m (276 ft)Highest
Max runtime
70 minShortest runtime
174 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x AAA alkaline or NiMH
1xAA alkaline or NiMH
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
No
No
IP rating
IPX8
IP68 (claimed)
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Aircraft-grade aluminum alloy with type-III anodizing
Aluminum body with diamond knurling
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryKeychain carryBackup lightCamping and hiking as secondary light
EDCCampingGeneral purpose handheld use
Common praise
Compact and lightweight designGood brightness for sizeReliable build qualityLong battery lifeIncludes battery and keyring
Good build qualityComfortable diamond knurlingSimple and effective user interfaceQuiet mechanical switch with positive actionReverse clicky allows mode changes during operation
Common complaints
Only one brightness modeNo onboard chargingCool white tint with moderate CRI
Does not support 14500 lithium-ion cellsHigh beam stepdown after initial runtimeCool white Cree XP-G3 LED not favored by enthusiastsNo onboard chargingTail switch design prevents stable tailstanding
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