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Acebeam Rider RX 2.0 vs Wuben E18

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

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Wuben E18 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam Rider RX 2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 456% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam Rider RX 2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1900% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Lightest

Wuben E18 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Acebeam Rider RX 2.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Wuben E18 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Acebeam Rider RX 2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 456% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Wuben E18 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Acebeam Rider RX 2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1900% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Acebeam Rider RX 2.0 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Wuben E18 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 1% 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 Rider RX 2.0 — Beam distance: 105 m (344 ft)Acebeam Rider RX 2.0 — Max candela: 2756 cdAcebeam Rider RX 2.0 — Weight: 65.8 g (2.32 oz)Acebeam Rider RX 2.0 — Length: 96 mm (3.78 in)Acebeam Rider RX 2.0 — Max lumens: 1000 lmAcebeam Rider RX 2.0 — Max runtime: 3480 minWuben 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 — Max lumens: 180 lmWuben E18 — Max runtime: 174 minBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthMax lumensMax runtime
Price & carry
Retail price
Unknown
US$28
Weight
65.8 g (2.32 oz)Heaviest
63 g (2.22 oz)Lightest
Length
96 mm (3.78 in)Shortest
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1000 lmHighest output
180 lmLowest output
Max candela
2756 cdHighest candela
1768 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
105 m (344 ft)Highest
84.1 m (276 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3480 minLongest runtime
174 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 14500 rechargeable lithium-ion or 1x AA alkaline/Ni-MH
1xAA alkaline or NiMH
Charging type
USB-C (battery)
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IP68
IP68 (claimed)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
AL6061-T6 aluminium alloy with HAIII hard-anodised finish
Aluminum body with diamond knurling
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Outdoor Activities▣Emergency Situations
▣EDC▣Camping▣General Purpose Handheld Use
Common praise
✓Compact And Lightweight✓Durable Construction With Ip68 Rating✓Good Maximum Output And Beam Distance✓Multiple Brightness Levels With Memory Function✓USB C Rechargeable Battery Included And Aa Compatible✓Fidget Clip Feature Appreciated By Users With Adhd/autism
✓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
⚠Forward Clicky Switch Not Preferred By All Users⚠No Built In Charging On The Flashlight Body, Charging In Battery Only⚠Pwm Usage On All Modes (though Not Very Noticeable)
⚠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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