Comparison Console
Fenix LD20 vs Wuben E18
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
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
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 heaviest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD20 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 31% 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.
Wuben E18 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix LD20 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the shortest throw option for beam distance, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
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.
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 UseEDCOutdoor UseSearch And RescueHikingHunting
EDCCampingGeneral Purpose Handheld Use
Common praise
Compact And Easy To CarryWide Range Of Brightness LevelsDigitally Regulated BrightnessUses Common Aa BatteriesDurable Aircraft Grade Aluminum BodyWaterproof (IPX 8)
Good Build QualityComfortable Diamond KnurlingSimple And Effective User InterfaceQuiet Mechanical Switch With Positive ActionReverse Clicky Allows Mode Changes During Operation
Common complaints
Difficult To Operate With GlovesAnti Roll Design Is Not Perfect9 Lumens Low Mode Is Too Bright For Some Users
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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