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Acebeam PT20 vs Wuben E18

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

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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.

Acebeam PT20 — Beam distance: 80 m (262 ft)Acebeam PT20 — Max candela: 1600 cdAcebeam PT20 — Weight: 47 g (1.66 oz)Acebeam PT20 — Length: 132.5 mm (5.22 in)Acebeam PT20 — Retail price: US$39.9Acebeam PT20 — Max lumens: 500 lmWuben E18 — Beam distance: 84.1 m (276 ft)Wuben E18 — Max candela: 1768 cdWuben E18 — Weight: 63 g (2.22 oz)Wuben E18 — Length: 97 mm (3.82 in)Wuben E18 — Retail price: US$28Wuben E18 — Max lumens: 180 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$39.9Most expensive
US$28Cheapest
Weight
47 g (1.66 oz)Lightest
63 g (2.22 oz)Heaviest
Length
132.5 mm (5.22 in)Longest
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmHighest output
180 lmLowest output
Max candela
1600 cdLowest candela
1768 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
80 m (262 ft)Lowest
84.1 m (276 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1680 minLongest runtime
174 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
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

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