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Fenix E28R V2.0 vs Wuben L3

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

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Fenix E28R V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben L3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben L3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Wuben L3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Fenix E28R V2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Fenix E28R V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Wuben L3 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Fenix E28R V2.0 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 43% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Wuben L3 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Wuben L3 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Fenix E28R V2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 117% 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.

Fenix E28R V2.0 — Beam distance: 273 m (896 ft)Fenix E28R V2.0 — Max candela: 18588 cdFenix E28R V2.0 — Weight: 128 g (4.52 oz)Fenix E28R V2.0 — Length: 121 mm (4.76 in)Fenix E28R V2.0 — Retail price: US$64.95Fenix E28R V2.0 — Max lumens: 1700 lmWuben L3 — Beam distance: 226 m (741 ft)Wuben L3 — Max candela: 12800 cdWuben L3 — Weight: 180.7 g (6.37 oz)Wuben L3 — Length: 138 mm (5.43 in)Wuben L3 — Retail price: US$49.99Wuben L3 — Max lumens: 3000 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceMax lumens
Price & carry
Retail price
US$64.95Most expensive
US$49.99Cheapest
Weight
128 g (4.52 oz)Lightest
180.7 g (6.37 oz)Heaviest
Length
121 mm (4.76 in)Shortest
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1700 lmLowest output
3000 lmHighest output
Max candela
18588 cdHighest candela
12800 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
273 m (896 ft)Highest
226 m (741 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
15600 minLongest runtime
7200 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1×18650 lithium-ion (ARB-L18-3400) or 2×CR123A
21700 Li-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C 18W
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aluminum alloy with HAIII hard-anodized anti-abrasive finish
Aluminium
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Daily Commuting▣Camping▣Hiking▣Hands Free Use With Magnetic Tail
▣Tactical Use▣Outdoor Activities▣Dog Walking▣Everyday Carry
Common praise
✓High Output For Size✓Versatile Lighting Modes Including Warning Lights✓USB C Fast Charging✓Solid Build Quality And Finish✓Magnetic Tail For Hands Free Use✓Good Runtime On Lower Modes
✓High Max Output Of 3000 Lumens✓Good Sustained Output And Thermal Regulation✓Fast USB C Charging With Powerbank Feature✓Compact And Lightweight Design For A 21700 Light✓Reliable Build Quality And Anodized Finish✓Convenient Mode Memory And Versatile User Interface✓Includes Accessories Like Belt Clip And Lanyard
Common complaints
⚠Slightly Heavy For Pocket Carry⚠Tailcap Is Glued And Only Removable By Tail⚠No Included Pouch⚠Beam Tint Cooler And Cri Moderate
⚠Tint Has Low Cri And A Greenish Hue⚠Turbo Mode Is Only Momentary, Not Constant⚠Mode Order Cycling Can Be Confusing⚠Button Can Be Stiff And Somewhat Recessed⚠No Mechanical Lockout, Some Standby Drain Possible

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