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Fenix TK30R vs Wuben A9
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Fenix TK30R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben A9 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben A9 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 2300% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben A9 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix TK30R stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix TK30R stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A9 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix TK30R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 96% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A9 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 2300% gap from the closest alternative.
Fenix TK30R stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A9 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 6173% 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$265Most expensive
US$249.99Cheapest
Weight
250 g (8.82 oz)Lightest
447 g (15.77 oz)Heaviest
Length
184 mm (7.24 in)Shortest
215 mm (8.46 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
500 lmLowest output
12000 lmHighest output
Max candela
600000 cdHighest candela
40900 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
1500 m (4921 ft)Highest
420 m (1378 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
528 minShortest runtime
33120 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x 21700 Li-ion rechargeable
Custom 10200mAh 7.2V Li-ion battery pack
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB-C charging on battery, 5V 2A max input
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68 (2 m for 30 minutes)
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
A6061-T6 aluminum with HAIII hard-anodized finish
Aircraft-grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Long-range illuminationHuntingTactical useSearch and rescueOutdoor use
Search and rescueOutdoor explorationExtreme conditions use
Common praise
Extremely long beam distance up to 1500 metersHigh build quality with durable materialsRechargeable with included 6000 mAh batteryMultiple tactical modes including instant strobeIP68 waterproof rating and good impact resistance
High maximum brightness with three Cree XHP70.2 LEDsLong runtime up to 23 days on low modeDurable aircraft-grade aluminum body with IP68 waterproofingMultiple lighting modes including strobe and SOSSmart switch with mode memory and lockout functionality
Common complaints
Significant lumen drop after initial 15 minutes on high modeRelatively heavy for some usersPrice is on the higher endNeeds careful handling due to powerful laser
Customized battery can be inconvenient as a proprietary packCharging is slow due to limited 5V 2A inputLarge size and weight may be bulky for some usersHead unscrewing and switch placement can make accessing battery tricky
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