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Nitecore LR30 vs Wuben E18
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore LR30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore LR30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore LR30 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2038% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore LR30 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore LR30 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore LR30 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2038% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore LR30 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 5% 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
60 g (2.12 oz)Lightest
63 g (2.22 oz)Heaviest
Length
92 mm (3.62 in)Shortest
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
205 lmHighest output
180 lmLowest output
Max candela
Unknown
1768 cd
Beam distance
20 m (66 ft)Lowest
84.1 m (276 ft)Highest
Max runtime
3720 minLongest runtime
174 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 or 2 x CR123A batteries
1xAA alkaline or NiMH
Charging type
Unknown
Unknown
Rechargeable
No
No
IP rating
IPX6
IP68 (claimed)
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Plastic (durable PC materials)
Aluminum body with diamond knurling
Use case profile
Best for
CampingOutdoor useWorkshop useGeneral EDC
EDCCampingGeneral purpose handheld use
Common praise
Strong magnetic base useful for workshop or car bonnet attachmentGood white light output that preserves colors wellVersatile battery options (1x 18650 or 2x CR123)Multiple lighting modes including red light for preservation of night vision
Good build qualityComfortable diamond knurlingSimple and effective user interfaceQuiet mechanical switch with positive actionReverse clicky allows mode changes during operation
Common complaints
No rechargeable battery optionNot specified LED typeLimited beam distance at 20 metersNo SOS beacon mode on white light
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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