Comparison Console
Olight S1R Baton II vs Wuben G5
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight S1R Baton II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben G5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative. Olight S1R Baton II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben G5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1R Baton II stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 160% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1R Baton II stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben G5 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben G5 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1R Baton II stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben G5 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 66% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight S1R Baton II stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 195% 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$64.95Most expensive
US$24.99Cheapest
Weight
51 g (1.80 oz)Lightest
52 g (1.83 oz)Heaviest
Length
63 mm (2.48 in)Longest
62 mm (2.44 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmHighest output
400 lmLowest output
Max candela
5250 cdHighest candela
3820 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
145 m (476 ft)Highest
82 m (269 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
11520 minLongest runtime
3900 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
IMR16340 (RCR123A) lithium-manganese rechargeable battery
Lithium-ion
Charging type
Magnetic USB charge base (MCC II charger)
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (up to 2 meters)
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Unknown
Metal (Aluminum for standard; Titanium for Titanium Edition)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Key-chain carryCampingFishingHousehold useGeneral use
Everyday carry (EDC)Indoor and outdoor useHands-free lightingCampingEmergency signalingMechanics and techniciansBudget-conscious usersBlackout kits and storm shelters
Common praise
Compact and lightweight design, easy to carryHigh brightness with good output levels and good beam profileMagnetic USB charging base is convenient and efficientGood quality materials and craftsmanshipMultiple user-friendly interface modes and battery indicator
Compact and lightweight designBright and clean beam with useful maximum 400 lumens outputUseful RGB lighting modes with multiple colors and beacon functionalityStrong magnetic mount and adjustable pocket clipFast USB-C charging and long runtime up to 65 hours (3900 minutes)Durable metal body with high waterproof rating (IP68)Good value for the price
Common complaints
No direct mention of complaints in source texts
Non-replaceable built-in batterySome users may find controls (sliding switch, side button, rotary wheel) slightly complex initiallyMinor control ergonomics issues