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Fenix E12 vs Wuben G1
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Wuben G1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben G1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price. Fenix E12 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 300% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben G1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price.
Fenix E12 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price.
Wuben G1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 71% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E12 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 241% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben G1 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 75% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E12 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 300% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben G1 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 84% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E12 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 536% 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$25.04Most expensive
US$24.95Cheapest
Weight
27.3 g (0.96 oz)Heaviest
8 g (0.28 oz)Lightest
Length
76.6 mm (3.02 in)Longest
68 mm (2.68 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
160 lmHighest output
40 lmLowest output
Max candela
1936 cdHighest candela
55 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
68 m (223 ft)Highest
15 m (49 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
4200 minLongest runtime
660 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Single AA (NiMH or alkaline)
Lithium-ion
Charging type
Unknown
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Unknown
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68 (2m underwater for 1 hour)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
A6061-T6 aluminium with HAIII hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Durable ABS Plastic
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCampingGeneral hiking useBeginners and kidsProfessional spare EDC
Everyday carryTravelKeychain useDaily use
Common praise
Compact and lightweightDurable aircraft-grade aluminum buildSimple and easy to use single tail switchGood beam quality with soft, balanced floodLong runtime on low modeIP68 rated water and dust resistance
Compact and lightweight at 8 gramsBright for its size with 40 lumens outputLong runtime of up to 11 hours on low modeUSB-C rechargeable with 2.5 hour charging timeIP68 waterproof ratingEasy one-button operation
Common complaints
No strobe or SOS modesNo memory functionNo included pocket clipBeam distance shorter than some competitors
Relatively low max output (40 lumens) may not suffice for demanding tasksMinimal impact resistance (1 meter)No detailed material specification
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