Comparison Console
Olight i5R EOS vs Wuben E8
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 33% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i5R EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E8 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 271% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 271% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 6% 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$39.95Cheapest
US$67Most expensive
Weight
60 g (2.12 oz)Lightest
90 g (3.17 oz)Heaviest
Length
95.4 mm (3.76 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
350 lmLowest output
1300 lmHighest output
Max candela
1247 cdLowest candela
3000 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
70.6 m (232 ft)Lowest
110 m (361 ft)Highest
Max runtime
2220 minLongest runtime
2100 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Custom 2.4V rechargeable lithium-ion cell (called "14500" but non-standard)
14500 rechargeable battery or standard AA battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aerospace grade aluminum alloy
Aluminum alloy body with plastic scales
Use case profile
Best for
EDCUsers Wanting A Dual Chemistry Cell FlashlightThose Appreciating Unique Plum Color
EDC EnthusiastsCampingOutdoor UseDaily Carry
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
Compact And LightweightGood Brightness With Neutral White LedsCustomizable Appearance With Magnetic ScalesSupports Both Rechargeable 14500 And Standard Aa BatteriesIp68 Waterproof And Good Impact ResistanceMagnetic Tailcap And M4 Mounting For Hands Free Use
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
Uv Mode Included In Main Modes Can Complicate UiNo Shortcut To Skip ModesUv Beam Performance Unimpressive With Visible Light SpillButton Feels Cheap And Rattly
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