Comparison Console
Fenix E28R V2.0 vs Wuben E8
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Wuben E8 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix E28R V2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix E28R V2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Fenix E28R V2.0 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E28R V2.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E28R V2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 87% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix E28R V2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 643% 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$64.95Cheapest
US$67Most expensive
Weight
128 g (4.52 oz)Heaviest
90 g (3.17 oz)Lightest
Length
121 mm (4.76 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1700 lmHighest output
1300 lmLowest output
Max candela
18588 cdHighest candela
3000 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
273 m (896 ft)Highest
110 m (361 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
15600 minLongest runtime
2100 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1×18650 lithium-ion (ARB-L18-3400) or 2×CR123A
14500 rechargeable battery or standard AA battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Aluminum alloy body with plastic scales
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Daily CommutingCampingHikingHands Free Use With Magnetic Tail
EDC EnthusiastsCampingOutdoor UseDaily Carry
Common praise
High Output For SizeVersatile Lighting Modes Including Warning LightsUSB C Fast ChargingSolid Build Quality And FinishMagnetic Tail For Hands Free UseGood Runtime On Lower Modes
Compact And LightweightGood Brightness With Neutral White LedsCustomizable Appearance With Magnetic ScalesSupports Both Rechargeable 14500 And Standard Aa BatteriesIp68 Waterproof And Good Impact ResistanceMagnetic Tailcap And M4 Mounting For Hands Free Use
Common complaints
Slightly Heavy For Pocket CarryTailcap Is Glued And Only Removable By TailNo Included PouchBeam Tint Cooler And Cri Moderate
Uv Mode Included In Main Modes Can Complicate UiNo Shortcut To Skip ModesUv Beam Performance Unimpressive With Visible Light SpillButton Feels Cheap And Rattly
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