Comparison Console
Wuben E18 vs Wuben H5
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben E18 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben H5 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 122% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben H5 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 245% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben E18 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben H5 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 79% 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 H5 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 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben H5 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 245% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben H5 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 35% 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$28Cheapest
US$50Most expensive
Weight
63 g (2.22 oz)
63 g (2.22 oz)
Length
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
72 mm (2.83 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
180 lmLowest output
400 lmHighest output
Max candela
1768 cdHighest candela
1338 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
84.1 m (276 ft)Highest
73 m (240 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
174 minShortest runtime
600 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1xAA alkaline or NiMH
1 x AA / 1 x 14500 rechargeable
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C charging cable
Rechargeable
No
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (claimed)
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aluminum body with diamond knurling
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
EDCCampingGeneral purpose handheld use
Everyday Carry (EDC)Hands-free headlamp useMulti-directional lighting with clip
Common praise
Good build qualityComfortable diamond knurlingSimple and effective user interfaceQuiet mechanical switch with positive actionReverse clicky allows mode changes during operation
Versatile multifunctional design with 360° rotatable clipGood build quality and reliable outputIP68 water resistance and 1.5m impact resistanceBright 400 lumen max output with regulated driverComfortable and secure headband for most activities
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
Headlamp strap design may not be ideal for joggingClip removal requires unscrewing tailcapNo strobe mode, only SOS blinky