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Olight i5R EOS vs Wuben G1
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben G1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben G1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i5R EOS stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 775% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben G1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben G1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 650% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben G1 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 775% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben G1 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 236% 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$24.95Cheapest
Weight
60 g (2.12 oz)Heaviest
8 g (0.28 oz)Lightest
Length
95.4 mm (3.76 in)Longest
68 mm (2.68 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
350 lmHighest output
40 lmLowest output
Max candela
1247 cdHighest candela
55 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
70.6 m (232 ft)Highest
15 m (49 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
2220 minLongest runtime
660 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Custom 2.4V rechargeable lithium-ion cell (called "14500" but non-standard)
Lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IP68 (2m underwater for 1 hour)
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aerospace grade aluminum alloy
Durable ABS Plastic
Use case profile
Best for
EDCUsers wanting a dual-chemistry cell flashlightThose appreciating unique plum color
Everyday carryTravelKeychain useDaily 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
Compact and lightweight at 8 gramsBright for its size with 40 lumens outputLong runtime of up to 11 hours on low modeUSB-C rechargeable with 2.5 hour charging timeIP68 waterproof ratingEasy one-button 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
Relatively low max output (40 lumens) may not suffice for demanding tasksMinimal impact resistance (1 meter)No detailed material specification
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