Comparison Console
Olight i5R EOS vs Wuben E18
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E18 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i5R EOS stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben E18 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1176% 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$39.95Most expensive
US$28Cheapest
Weight
60 g (2.12 oz)Lightest
63 g (2.22 oz)Heaviest
Length
95.4 mm (3.76 in)Shortest
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
350 lmHighest output
180 lmLowest output
Max candela
1247 cdLowest candela
1768 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
70.6 m (232 ft)Lowest
84.1 m (276 ft)Highest
Max runtime
2220 minLongest runtime
174 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Custom 2.4V rechargeable lithium-ion cell (called "14500" but non-standard)
1xAA alkaline or NiMH
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX8
IP68 (claimed)
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Aerospace grade aluminum alloy
Aluminum body with diamond knurling
Use case profile
Best for
EDCUsers wanting a dual-chemistry cell flashlightThose appreciating unique plum color
EDCCampingGeneral purpose handheld use
Common praise
Unique plum color with attractive finishCompact size for everyday carrySolid light performance up to 350 lumensIncludes custom rechargeable 2.4V lithium-ion cell and USB-C charging
Good build qualityComfortable diamond knurlingSimple and effective user interfaceQuiet mechanical switch with positive actionReverse clicky allows mode changes during operation
Common complaints
Included specialized 2.4V cell not compatible with standard 14500 chargers or batteriesSpring edge can snag battery when screwing on tailcap without modification
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