Comparison Console
Acebeam P17 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, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam P17 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam P17 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 15900% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben A21 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P17 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A21 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P17 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A21 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P17 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 15900% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A21 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam P17 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 9% 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$119.9
Unknown
Weight
227 g (8.01 oz)Heaviest
217 g (7.65 oz)Lightest
Length
147 mm (5.79 in)Longest
135 mm (5.31 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
4900 lmHighest output
4200 lmLowest output
Max candela
49506 cdHighest candela
12854 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
445 m (1460 ft)Highest
222 m (728 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
28800 minLongest runtime
180 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1×21700 rechargeable Li-ion battery
1x 21700 lithium-ion
Charging type
USB-C on battery
USB-C (up to 2A)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IPX8
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard anodization
Aluminum body, stainless steel bezel
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useHuntingSearch and rescueLaw enforcementOutdoor activities
EDC useHigh output flood lightingDurability
Common praise
High maximum output and throw distanceRugged and well-built with hard anodized aluminumDual tail-switch interface provides instant turbo and strobe accessLong maximum runtime on low modesIncludes rechargeable 21700 battery with USB-C charging port
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
No included holster or lanyardShort USB-C charging cableTailstand stability limited due to protruding tactical switch
Tailcap difficult to unscrewParasitic drain causing slow battery dischargeSound of metal parts during high heat runtimeLong battery does not fit most chargers
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