Acebeam PT20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E18 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam PT20 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 178% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Wuben E18 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Wuben E18 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
Wuben E18 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 178% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
Wuben E18 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 866% 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.
1 x 10880 USB-C Li-ion battery, compatible with 2 x AAA alkaline/NiMH batteries
1xAA alkaline or NiMH
Charging type
USB-C (battery charging port)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68 (2m waterproof for 30 minutes)
IP68 (claimed)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Al6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Aluminum body with diamond knurling
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry▣Travel▣Emergency Lighting▣Inspection Work
▣EDC▣Camping▣General Purpose Handheld Use
Common praise
✓Compact Size And Lightweight Design✓Good Balance Of Brightness And Runtime✓Convenient Two Way Clip✓Includes Rechargeable Battery With USB C Charging✓Comfortable Pen Shaped Grip✓Reliable Tail Switch Operation
✓Good Build Quality✓Comfortable Diamond Knurling✓Simple And Effective User Interface✓Quiet Mechanical Switch With Positive Action✓Reverse Clicky Allows Mode Changes During Operation
Common complaints
⚠Carbon Fiber Finish Can Be Slick To Hold⚠Low Cri (~70) Not Ideal For Color Critical Tasks⚠No Standby Light Current
⚠Does Not Support 14500 Lithium Ion Cells⚠High Beam Stepdown After Initial Runtime⚠Cool White Cree Xp G3 LED Not Favored By Enthusiasts⚠No Onboard Charging⚠Tail Switch Design Prevents Stable Tailstanding