Comparison Console
Olight i3E EOS vs Wuben G5
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 63% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i3E EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben G5 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 344% 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 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben G5 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3E EOS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben G5 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 168% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3E EOS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben G5 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 344% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i3E EOS stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben G5 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 5471% 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$24.99Most expensive
Weight
19.4 g (0.68 oz)Lightest
52 g (1.83 oz)Heaviest
Length
60.5 mm (2.38 in)Shortest
62 mm (2.44 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
90 lmLowest output
400 lmHighest output
Max candela
563 cdLowest candela
3820 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
44 m (144 ft)Lowest
82 m (269 ft)Highest
Max runtime
70 minShortest runtime
3900 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x AAA alkaline or NiMH
Lithium-ion
Charging type
Unknown
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Aircraft-grade aluminum alloy with type-III anodizing
Metal (Aluminum for standard; Titanium for Titanium Edition)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryKeychain carryBackup lightCamping and hiking as secondary light
Everyday carry (EDC)Indoor and outdoor useHands-free lightingCampingEmergency signalingMechanics and techniciansBudget-conscious usersBlackout kits and storm shelters
Common praise
Compact and lightweight designGood brightness for sizeReliable build qualityLong battery lifeIncludes battery and keyring
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
Only one brightness modeNo onboard chargingCool white tint with moderate CRI
Non-replaceable built-in batterySome users may find controls (sliding switch, side button, rotary wheel) slightly complex initiallyMinor control ergonomics issues