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Fenix LD02 V2.0 vs Wuben E18
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E18 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E18 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 157% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben E18 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 163% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 157% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD02 V2.0 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2486% 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$31Most expensive
US$28Cheapest
Weight
24 g (0.85 oz)Lightest
63 g (2.22 oz)Heaviest
Length
92 mm (3.62 in)Shortest
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
70 lmLowest output
180 lmHighest output
Max candela
580 cdLowest candela
1768 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
48 m (157 ft)Lowest
84.1 m (276 ft)Highest
Max runtime
4500 minLongest runtime
174 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
AAA
1xAA alkaline or NiMH
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
No
No
IP rating
IP68
IP68 (claimed)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
6061-T6 aerospace aluminum alloy with HA Type III anodization
Aluminum body with diamond knurling
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday Carry (EDC)Technical Inspection (e.g., Document Verification, Banknote Check)Outdoor Activities (camping, Hiking)Medical And Family Use
EDCCampingGeneral Purpose Handheld Use
Common praise
Compact Portable Design Comparable To A PenHigh Color Rendering Index (cri 90) For Natural Color RenderingUv Light Useful For Detecting Counterfeit Currency And DocumentsLong Runtime On Low Mode (up To 75 Hours)Solid Build Quality With Aerospace Aluminum And Stainless Steel SwitchEffective Waterproof And Impact Resistance (ip68, 1 Meter)
Good Build QualityComfortable Diamond KnurlingSimple And Effective User InterfaceQuiet Mechanical Switch With Positive ActionReverse Clicky Allows Mode Changes During Operation
Common complaints
No Included BatteryNon RechargeableRelatively Low Maximum Brightness And Beam Distance Compared To Larger FlashlightsUv Mode Runtime Significantly Shorter Than White Modes
Does Not Support 14500 Lithium Ion CellsHigh Beam Stepdown After Initial RuntimeCool White Cree Xp G3 LED Not Favored By EnthusiastsNo Onboard ChargingTail Switch Design Prevents Stable Tailstanding
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