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Acebeam L17 vs Wuben A22
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Acebeam L17 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben A22 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben A22 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 221% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben A22 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L17 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L17 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A22 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L17 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A22 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 221% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A22 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam L17 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 29% 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$81.79Most expensive
US$79.99Cheapest
Weight
199 g (7.02 oz)Lightest
218 g (7.69 oz)Heaviest
Length
140.5 mm (5.53 in)Longest
135 mm (5.31 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1400 lmLowest output
4500 lmHighest output
Max candela
160801 cdHighest candela
21000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
802 m (2631 ft)Highest
290 m (951 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3480 minLongest runtime
2700 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 Li-ion battery (included)
1 x 21700 Li-ion rechargeable battery or 1 x 18650 Li-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
Type-C (5V/2A)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
A6061-T6 aerospace-grade aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseHuntingLong Range Illumination
Outdoor ActivitiesCampingMountain ClimbingCrime PreventionDisaster PreparednessEarthquake PreventionPower Outages
Common praise
Impressive Beam Throw (up To 802 Meters In White Version)Compact And Ergonomic DesignSilent Electronic Tail SwitchRobust Build Quality And Ip68 WaterproofingAvailable In Useful Colored LED Options For Hunting
High Brightness OutputVersatile ModesGood Waterproof And Dustproof Rating (ip68)Rapid Charging With Type CSwitch Lock FeatureIncludes Location Fluorite Light
Common complaints
Significant Heat Buildup On Turbo Mode Requiring CautionLarge Brightness Step Between High And Turbo ModesLack Of Knurling For Enhanced Grip
Weight With Battery Could Be Considered Heavy For Some UsersLength And Bulk May Be Larger Than Typical EDC Flashlights
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