Comparison Console
Acebeam X65 Mini vs Wuben A9
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Wuben A9 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben A9 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 145% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben A9 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X65 Mini stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X65 Mini stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 59% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A9 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 145% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X65 Mini stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A9 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A9 stands out as the lowest candela option for max candela, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X65 Mini stands out as the highest candela option for max candela, with about a 1103% 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
Unknown
US$249.99
Weight
650 g (22.93 oz)Heaviest
447 g (15.77 oz)Lightest
Length
186.6 mm (7.35 in)Shortest
215 mm (8.46 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
12000 lm
12000 lm
Max candela
492000 cdHighest candela
40900 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1403 m (4603 ft)Highest
420 m (1378 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
13500 minShortest runtime
33120 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
4x 18650 Li-ion rechargeable batteries (ARC18650H-3100, 3100mAh)
Custom 10200mAh 7.2V Li-ion battery pack
Charging type
Unknown
USB-C charging on battery, 5V 2A max input
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (5 meters submersible)
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy, type III hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Aircraft-grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
SearchRescueLong Range Lighting
Search And RescueOutdoor ExplorationExtreme Conditions Use
Common praise
Very High Maximum Output Of 12000 LumensExtremely Long Beam Distance Of 1403 MetersSolid Build Quality With Aerospace Grade Aluminum And Type Iii Hard Anodized FinishWaterproof To 5 Meters And Impact Resistant To 1 MeterConvenient Stainless Steel Side Switch With Good Tactile FeedbackIncludes Battery Pack With Four High Quality 18650 Rechargeable Batteries
High Maximum Brightness With Three Cree Xhp70.2 LedsLong Runtime Up To 23 Days On Low ModeDurable Aircraft Grade Aluminum Body With Ip68 WaterproofingMultiple Lighting Modes Including Strobe And SOSSmart Switch With Mode Memory And Lockout Functionality
Common complaints
Weight Is Relatively High At Around 650 Grams With BatteriesImpact Resistance Limited To 1 MeterNo Integrated Charging Port
Customized Battery Can Be Inconvenient As A Proprietary PackCharging Is Slow Due To Limited 5v 2a InputLarge Size And Weight May Be Bulky For Some UsersHead Unscrewing And Switch Placement Can Make Accessing Battery Tricky
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