Comparison Console
Acebeam L16 vs Wuben A21
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben A21 stands out as the lightest option for weight. Wuben A21 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L16 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 950% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben A21 stands out as the lightest option for weight.
Acebeam L16 stands out as the heaviest option for weight.
Acebeam L16 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A21 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A21 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L16 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 950% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A21 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L16 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 14% 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
Unknown
Unknown
Weight
218 g (7.69 oz)Heaviest
217 g (7.65 oz)Lightest
Length
153.3 mm (6.04 in)Longest
135 mm (5.31 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
2220 lmLowest output
4200 lmHighest output
Max candela
114900 cdHighest candela
12854 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
678 m (2224 ft)Highest
222 m (728 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1890 minLongest runtime
180 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 Li-ion
1x 21700 lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C (up to 2A)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (5m)
IPX8
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
HA Type III anodized aluminum (A6061-T6)
Aluminum body, stainless steel bezel
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useHuntingEDC/outdoor use
EDC useHigh output flood lightingDurability
Common praise
Excellent build quality with thick satin anodizingIntuitive and best-in-class user interface with dedicated turbo and momentary turboGood beam quality with tight hotspot suitable for long-range useIncludes useful accessories such as holster, lanyard, spare o-ringsComfortable size and great grip with knurling
High quality build and materialsImpressive output close to rated 4200 lumensHigh beam intensity and wide flood beamDurable stainless steel bezelConvenient USB-C charging with included batteryGood mode memory and lock-out features
Common complaints
Mode spacing is cramped in upper outputsLockout requires a long hold which can be inconvenient
Tailcap difficult to unscrewParasitic drain causing slow battery dischargeSound of metal parts during high heat runtimeLong battery does not fit most chargers