Comparison Console
Olight M1X Striker vs Wuben E18
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben E18 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E18 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. Olight M1X Striker stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 178% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben E18 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 46% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 178% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight M1X Striker stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 7% 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$40.75Most expensive
US$28Cheapest
Weight
65 g (2.29 oz)Heaviest
63 g (2.22 oz)Lightest
Length
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmHighest output
180 lmLowest output
Max candela
2350 cdHighest candela
1768 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
97 m (318 ft)Highest
84.1 m (276 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
Unknown
174 min
Power & durability
Battery type
CR123A / 16340 Lithium-ion
1xAA alkaline or NiMH
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX8
IP68 (claimed)
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Aerospace grade aluminum alloy, hard-anodized Type III
Aluminum body with diamond knurling
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Self-defenseOutdoor activitiesCamping
EDCCampingGeneral purpose handheld use
Common praise
Excellent build quality with aircraft-grade aluminumSimple and intuitive two-mode interfaceSmooth and well-balanced beam from TIR lensReliable mechanical tail switch with positive tactile feedbackConvenient reversible pocket clip for different carry methods
Good build qualityComfortable diamond knurlingSimple and effective user interfaceQuiet mechanical switch with positive actionReverse clicky allows mode changes during operation
Common complaints
Limited runtime at highest outputNo strobe or SOS modesBattery sold separately (either CR123A disposable or 16340 rechargeable)
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