Comparison Console
Wuben E18 vs Wuben G5
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben G5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben G5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben G5 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 122% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben G5 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben G5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben G5 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 122% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben G5 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2141% 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$28Most expensive
US$24.99Cheapest
Weight
63 g (2.22 oz)Heaviest
52 g (1.83 oz)Lightest
Length
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
62 mm (2.44 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
180 lmLowest output
400 lmHighest output
Max candela
1768 cdLowest candela
3820 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
84.1 m (276 ft)Highest
82 m (269 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
174 minShortest runtime
3900 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1xAA alkaline or NiMH
Lithium-ion
Charging type
Unknown
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (claimed)
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
2 m (7 ft)
Material
Aluminum body with diamond knurling
Metal (Aluminum for standard; Titanium for Titanium Edition)
Use case profile
Best for
EDCCampingGeneral purpose handheld use
Everyday carry (EDC)Indoor and outdoor useHands-free lightingCampingEmergency signalingMechanics and techniciansBudget-conscious usersBlackout kits and storm shelters
Common praise
Good build qualityComfortable diamond knurlingSimple and effective user interfaceQuiet mechanical switch with positive actionReverse clicky allows mode changes during operation
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
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
Non-replaceable built-in batterySome users may find controls (sliding switch, side button, rotary wheel) slightly complex initiallyMinor control ergonomics issues