Wuben A9 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben A9 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Fenix LR40R V2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Cheapest
Wuben A9 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Most expensive
Fenix LR40R V2.0 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 26% gap from the closest alternative.
Lightest
Wuben A9 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Heaviest
Fenix LR40R V2.0 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Lowest output
Wuben A9 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Highest output
Fenix LR40R V2.0 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Shortest runtime
Fenix LR40R V2.0 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Longest runtime
Wuben A9 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 100264% 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.
Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery pack 12000 mAh (or 1 to 4 x 18650 cells)
Custom 10200mAh 7.2V Li-ion battery pack
Charging type
USB Type-C fast charging (QC3.0 compatible)
USB-C charging on battery, 5V 2A max input
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Unknown
Aircraft-grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
▣Search And Rescue▣Outdoor Contractors▣High Output Lighting Needs▣Long Range And Wide Area Illumination
▣Search And Rescue▣Outdoor Exploration▣Extreme Conditions Use
Common praise
✓Excellent Brightness And Balanced Beam For Both Throw And Flood✓Durable And Waterproof Design (ip68)✓Fast USB C Charging And Battery Level Indicator✓Good Runtime Especially On Lower Modes✓Ergonomic And Solid Build Quality
✓High Maximum Brightness With Three Cree Xhp70.2 Leds✓Long Runtime Up To 23 Days On Low Mode✓Durable Aircraft Grade Aluminum Body With Ip68 Waterproofing✓Multiple Lighting Modes Including Strobe And SOS✓Smart Switch With Mode Memory And Lockout Functionality
Common complaints
⚠Heaviest And Largest In Its Class For EDC⚠Highest Output Modes Are Temperature Limited With Short Runtime At Max Output
⚠Customized Battery Can Be Inconvenient As A Proprietary Pack⚠Charging Is Slow Due To Limited 5v 2a Input⚠Large Size And Weight May Be Bulky For Some Users⚠Head Unscrewing And Switch Placement Can Make Accessing Battery Tricky