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Acebeam L17 vs Wuben T4

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Wuben T4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben T4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam L17 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Wuben T4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Acebeam L17 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Wuben T4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Acebeam L17 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Wuben T4 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam L17 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 65% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Acebeam L17 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Wuben T4 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 21% 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.

Acebeam L17 — Beam distance: 802 m (2631 ft)Acebeam L17 — Max candela: 160801 cdAcebeam L17 — Weight: 199 g (7.02 oz)Acebeam L17 — Length: 140.5 mm (5.53 in)Acebeam L17 — Retail price: US$81.79Acebeam L17 — Max lumens: 1400 lmWuben T4 — Beam distance: 401 m (1316 ft)Wuben T4 — Max candela: 40200 cdWuben T4 — Weight: 104.7 g (3.69 oz)Wuben T4 — Length: 97 mm (3.82 in)Wuben T4 — Retail price: US$60Wuben T4 — Max lumens: 850 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Specification
Price & carry
Retail price
US$81.79Most expensive
US$60Cheapest
Weight
199 g (7.02 oz)Heaviest
104.7 g (3.69 oz)Lightest
Length
140.5 mm (5.53 in)Longest
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1400 lmHighest output
850 lmLowest output
Max candela
160801 cdHighest candela
40200 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
802 m (2631 ft)Highest
401 m (1316 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3480 minShortest runtime
4200 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 18650 Li-ion battery (included)
18350 Lithium-Ion (rechargeable)
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
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
7075 aluminum alloy (original color), 6061 aluminum alloy (black color)
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useHuntingLong-range illumination
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical usePersonal and home defenseSecurity personnel use
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
Compact and lightweight designHigh beam distance for sizeVersatile mode selector with tactical and duty modesMechanical tail switch with mode dialUSB-C rechargeable batteryAffordable price point
Common complaints
Significant heat buildup on Turbo mode requiring cautionLarge brightness step between High and Turbo modesLack of knurling for enhanced grip
Limited number of brightness levelsMedium PWM flicker on all modesMemory function reactivates next brightness level, not last used levelLower candela and beam throw compared to some competitors

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