Comparison Console
Olight i5T EOS vs Wuben PL01
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
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 33% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben PL01 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 117% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben PL01 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 50% 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 i5T EOS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 117% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight i5T EOS stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 525% 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$20Cheapest
Weight
60 g (2.12 oz)Heaviest
45 g (1.59 oz)Lightest
Length
95 mm (3.74 in)Shortest
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
300 lmLowest output
650 lmHighest output
Max candela
910 cdLowest candela
1686 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
60 m (197 ft)Lowest
82 m (269 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1200 minShortest runtime
7500 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x AA Alkaline battery
1x 10880 Li-ion or 2x AAA cells
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C (on-cell)
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Anodized Aluminum Alloy
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGiftingOutdoor useCamping and hikingUp-close illumination
Everyday carryDaily commuteBusiness tripCampingOutdoor workTravelEmergenciesInspectionHands-free lighting with clip
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
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
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
Output slightly lower than claimedPositive DUV tint (slightly greenish)