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Fenix LD20 vs Wuben E18

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

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Fenix LD20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E18 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Lightest

Fenix LD20 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Wuben E18 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Fenix LD20 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Wuben E18 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Wuben E18 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Fenix LD20 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest throw

Wuben E18 stands out as the shortest throw option for beam distance, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest throw

Fenix LD20 stands out as the longest throw option for beam distance, with about a 66% 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 LD20 — Beam distance: 140 m (459 ft)Fenix LD20 — Weight: 56 g (1.98 oz)Fenix LD20 — Length: 159 mm (6.26 in)Fenix LD20 — Max runtime: 120 minFenix LD20 — Max lumens: 180 lmWuben E18 — Beam distance: 84.1 m (276 ft)Wuben E18 — Weight: 63 g (2.22 oz)Wuben E18 — Length: 97 mm (3.82 in)Wuben E18 — Max runtime: 174 minWuben E18 — Max lumens: 180 lmBeam distanceWeightLengthMax runtimeMax lumens
Specification
Price & carry
Retail price
Unknown
US$28
Weight
56 g (1.98 oz)Lightest
63 g (2.22 oz)Heaviest
Length
159 mm (6.26 in)Longest
97 mm (3.82 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
180 lm
180 lm
Max candela
Unknown
1768 cd
Beam distance
140 m (459 ft)Highest
84.1 m (276 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
120 minShortest runtime
174 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2 x AA (Alkaline, Ni-MH, Lithium)
1xAA alkaline or NiMH
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
No
No
IP rating
IPX-8
IP68 (claimed)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
T6 aircraft-grade aluminum
Aluminum body with diamond knurling
Use case profile
Best for
▣General Use▣EDC▣Outdoor Use▣Search And Rescue▣Hiking▣Hunting
▣EDC▣Camping▣General Purpose Handheld Use
Common praise
✓Compact And Easy To Carry✓Wide Range Of Brightness Levels✓Digitally Regulated Brightness✓Uses Common Aa Batteries✓Durable Aircraft Grade Aluminum Body✓Waterproof (IPX 8)
✓Good Build Quality✓Comfortable Diamond Knurling✓Simple And Effective User Interface✓Quiet Mechanical Switch With Positive Action✓Reverse Clicky Allows Mode Changes During Operation
Common complaints
⚠Difficult To Operate With Gloves⚠Anti Roll Design Is Not Perfect⚠9 Lumens Low Mode Is Too Bright For Some Users
⚠Does Not Support 14500 Lithium Ion Cells⚠High Beam Stepdown After Initial Runtime⚠Cool White Cree Xp G3 LED Not Favored By Enthusiasts⚠No Onboard Charging⚠Tail Switch Design Prevents Stable Tailstanding

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