Comparison Console
Acebeam X80-GT vs Wuben A9
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben A9 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben A9 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Acebeam X80-GT stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 171% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben A9 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X80-GT stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A9 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X80-GT stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A9 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 63% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X80-GT stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 171% gap from the closest alternative.
Acebeam X80-GT stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A9 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1524% 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$330Most expensive
US$249.99Cheapest
Weight
525.4 g (18.53 oz)Heaviest
447 g (15.77 oz)Lightest
Length
117.9 mm (4.64 in)Shortest
215 mm (8.46 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
32500 lmHighest output
12000 lmLowest output
Max candela
34700 cdLowest candela
40900 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
369 m (1211 ft)Lowest
420 m (1378 ft)Highest
Max runtime
2040 minShortest runtime
33120 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
4 x 18650 rechargeable
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
Waterproof to 30m (not for diving)
IP68
Impact resistance
1.2 m (4 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aircraft grade aluminum body with type III hard anodized finish
Aircraft-grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Search & rescueMilitarySecurityHuntingOutdoor work
Search and rescueOutdoor explorationExtreme conditions use
Common praise
Extreme brightness for its sizeSolid build quality and finishCompact soda can size for high outputVersatile and easy to use interface
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
Runs very hot quickly requiring use of carry handleNot suitable for diving or underwater switchingLimited information about charging type
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