Comparison Console
Streamlight Stylus Pro COB vs Wuben E18
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Streamlight Stylus Pro COB stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E18 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E18 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben E18 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Stylus Pro COB stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Stylus Pro COB stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Stylus Pro COB stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Stylus Pro COB stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3% 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$40Most expensive
US$28Cheapest
Weight
62.4 g (2.20 oz)Lightest
63 g (2.22 oz)Heaviest
Length
168.6 mm (6.64 in)Longest
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
160 lmLowest output
180 lmHighest output
Max candela
130 cdLowest candela
1768 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
23 m (75 ft)Lowest
84.1 m (276 ft)Highest
Max runtime
180 minLongest runtime
174 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
1xAA alkaline or NiMH
Charging type
USB rechargeable, full recharge in approx. 4.5 hours
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX4
IP68 (claimed)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Anodized machined aluminum with gasket-sealed polycarbonate lens
Aluminum body with diamond knurling
Use case profile
Best for
Close-up workHands-free lightingEDC use
EDCCampingGeneral purpose handheld use
Common praise
Bright and evenly diffused light ideal for close-up tasksUSB rechargeable with convenient charge indicatorIntegrated magnet and pocket clip for versatile hands-free useCompact and lightweight design suitable for EDC
Good build qualityComfortable diamond knurlingSimple and effective user interfaceQuiet mechanical switch with positive actionReverse clicky allows mode changes during operation
Common complaints
Limited beam distance and max runtime may not suit all outdoor tasksIPX4 water resistance only (not waterproof)
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