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Acebeam P16 vs Wuben E12R

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

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Wuben E12R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E12R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam P16 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Wuben E12R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Acebeam P16 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Wuben E12R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Acebeam P16 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Wuben E12R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam P16 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Acebeam P16 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Wuben E12R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 686% 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 P16 — Beam distance: 484 m (1588 ft)Acebeam P16 — Max candela: 58564 cdAcebeam P16 — Weight: 156.2 g (5.51 oz)Acebeam P16 — Retail price: US$84.9Acebeam P16 — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Acebeam P16 — Max lumens: 1800 lmWuben E12R — Beam distance: 179 m (587 ft)Wuben E12R — Max candela: 7985 cdWuben E12R — Weight: 144.35 g (5.09 oz)Wuben E12R — Retail price: US$52.79Wuben E12R — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Wuben E12R — Max lumens: 1200 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightRetail priceImpact resistanceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$84.9Most expensive
US$52.79Cheapest
Weight
156.2 g (5.51 oz)Heaviest
144.35 g (5.09 oz)Lightest
Length
131.2 mm (5.17 in)
Unknown
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmHighest output
1200 lmLowest output
Max candela
58564 cdHighest candela
7985 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
484 m (1588 ft)Highest
179 m (587 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
1320 minShortest runtime
10380 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery (USB-C included) compatible with 2 x CR123/RCR123
18650 Li-Ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy
Aviation grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useLaw enforcementEmergency situationsEveryday carry (EDC)
Powerbank function useCampingAround the houseBackup flashlight
Common praise
Long throw distance of 484 meters with a focused beamRugged and impact-resistant buildEasy and intuitive dual tail switch interfaceStable output and versatile brightness levelsIncluded rechargeable battery and USB-C charging
Good grip due to knurling and fins on headPowerbank function for charging devicesLighted side switch is easy to findLong max runtime of up to 173 hours
Common complaints
No LED replacement service from manufacturer
Relatively large and heavy for EDC in jeans pocketClear TIR optic without protective glass lensNeed to press tail cover firmly for full waterproofing