Comparison Console
Olight i5T EOS vs Wuben E18
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight i5T 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 7% gap from the closest alternative. Olight i5T EOS stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben E18 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T 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 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 590% 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$29.95Most expensive
US$28Cheapest
Weight
60 g (2.12 oz)Lightest
63 g (2.22 oz)Heaviest
Length
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
300 lmHighest output
180 lmLowest output
Max candela
910 cdLowest candela
1768 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
60 m (197 ft)Lowest
84.1 m (276 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1200 minLongest runtime
174 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x AA Alkaline battery
1xAA alkaline or NiMH
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
No
No
IP rating
IPX8
IP68 (claimed)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Anodized Aluminum Alloy
Aluminum body with diamond knurling
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGiftingOutdoor useCamping and hikingUp-close illumination
EDCCampingGeneral purpose handheld use
Common praise
Compact and lightweight designHigh quality anodized aluminum bodyGood max output of 300 lumensConvenient tail switch with smooth actionDual direction pocket clip allows versatile carry, including use as a headlampSoft, balanced beam with wide hotspot comfortable for close-up useCompatible with widely available AA alkaline and NiMH batteries
Good build qualityComfortable diamond knurlingSimple and effective user interfaceQuiet mechanical switch with positive actionReverse clicky allows mode changes during operation
Common complaints
Not compatible with lithium-ion batteriesSome users find grip knurling averageLimited to two main output levels plus moonlightNo onboard chargingRuntime on high mode is limited due to stepdownNo included lanyard
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