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Olight i5R EOS vs Wuben PL01
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Wuben PL01 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben PL01 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben PL01 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben PL01 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5R EOS stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 238% 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$20Cheapest
Weight
60 g (2.12 oz)Heaviest
45 g (1.59 oz)Lightest
Length
95.4 mm (3.76 in)Shortest
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
350 lmLowest output
650 lmHighest output
Max candela
1247 cdLowest candela
1686 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
70.6 m (232 ft)Lowest
82 m (269 ft)Highest
Max runtime
2220 minShortest runtime
7500 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Custom 2.4V rechargeable lithium-ion cell (called "14500" but non-standard)
1x 10880 Li-ion or 2x AAA cells
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C (on-cell)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Aerospace grade aluminum alloy
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
EDCUsers wanting a dual-chemistry cell flashlightThose appreciating unique plum color
Everyday carryDaily commuteBusiness tripCampingOutdoor workTravelEmergenciesInspectionHands-free lighting with clip
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
High CRI (>90) neutral white lightLow price and good valueCompact and lightweight designDual power option using 10880 Li-ion or AAA batteriesGood waterproof and impact resistance
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
Output slightly lower than claimedPositive DUV tint (slightly greenish)
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