Comparison Console
Acebeam PT20 vs Wuben PL01
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben PL01 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben PL01 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben PL01 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben PL01 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam PT20 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 346% 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$39.9Most expensive
US$20Cheapest
Weight
47 g (1.66 oz)Heaviest
45 g (1.59 oz)Lightest
Length
132.5 mm (5.22 in)Shortest
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
650 lmHighest output
Max candela
1600 cdLowest candela
1686 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
80 m (262 ft)Lowest
82 m (269 ft)Highest
Max runtime
1680 minShortest runtime
7500 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 10880 USB-C Li-ion battery, compatible with 2 x AAA alkaline/NiMH batteries
1x 10880 Li-ion or 2x AAA cells
Charging type
USB-C (battery charging port)
USB-C (on-cell)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2m waterproof for 30 minutes)
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Al6061-T6 aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTravelEmergency lightingInspection work
Everyday carryDaily commuteBusiness tripCampingOutdoor workTravelEmergenciesInspectionHands-free lighting with clip
Common praise
Compact size and lightweight designGood balance of brightness and runtimeConvenient two-way clipIncludes rechargeable battery with USB-C chargingComfortable pen-shaped gripReliable tail switch operation
High CRI (>90) neutral white lightLow price and good valueCompact and lightweight designDual power option using 10880 Li-ion or AAA batteriesGood waterproof and impact resistance
Common complaints
Carbon fiber finish can be slick to holdLow CRI (~70) not ideal for color-critical tasksNo standby light current
Output slightly lower than claimedPositive DUV tint (slightly greenish)