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Nitecore LA30 vs Wuben L50
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore LA30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben L50 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben L50 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 380% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben L50 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore LA30 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore LA30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben L50 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore LA30 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 79% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben L50 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 380% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore LA30 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben L50 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 155% 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$39.95Most expensive
US$33.99Cheapest
Weight
117 g (4.13 oz)Lightest
138 g (4.87 oz)Heaviest
Length
75.2 mm (2.96 in)Shortest
139 mm (5.47 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
250 lmLowest output
1200 lmHighest output
Max candela
96 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
19.6 m (64 ft)Lowest
200 m (656 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3360 minShortest runtime
8580 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 3.7V 1800mAh Li-ion rechargeable battery or 2 AA batteries (alkaline or NiMH)
18650 lithium-ion rechargeable
Charging type
Micro-USB charging
Micro USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Polycarbonate (body)
Aircraft-grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
CampingFishingEmergency LightingGeneral Outdoor UseHands Free Lighting
EDCCampingHikingOutdoorsGeneral UseSurvival Kits
Common praise
Dual Power Options Provide Versatility And Reliable BackupHigh Cri Leds Offer Good Color Rendering And Reduce Eye StrainLong Runtime Up To 56 Hours On LowIp66 Rating Provides Good Water And Dust ResistanceCompact Size With Magnetic Base And Hanging Loop For Versatile PlacementGood Battery Charge Indication And Advanced Power Cut Off For Battery Preservation
High Brightness OutputVersatile Modes Including SOSDurable Ip68 Waterproof BuildGood Battery Runtime On ECO ModeConvenient USB ChargingReliable Tail Switch Interface
Common complaints
Size And Weight Not Ideal For BackpackingCharging Port Does Not Charge Aa Batteries If InstalledNo Way To Disable Bright Green Charge Complete Indicator Light
Uses Micro USB Charging Instead Of USB CBattery Indicator And Low Power Warning May Vary
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