Comparison Console
Nitecore NU31 vs Wuben H5
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben H5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU31 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore NU31 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore NU31 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben H5 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben H5 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU31 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 52% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben H5 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU31 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben H5 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 93% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore NU31 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 1370% 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$39.95Cheapest
US$50Most expensive
Weight
95.5 g (3.37 oz)Heaviest
63 g (2.22 oz)Lightest
Length
62.3 mm (2.45 in)Shortest
72 mm (2.83 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
550 lmHighest output
400 lmLowest output
Max candela
5800 cdHighest candela
1338 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
145 m (476 ft)Highest
73 m (240 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
8820 minLongest runtime
600 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in 1800mAh Li-ion battery
1 x AA / 1 x 14500 rechargeable
Charging type
USB-C charging port (5V
1A)
USB-C charging cable
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP66
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aluminum alloy front housing with durable PC material body
Aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Outdoor activitiesCampingHikingNight trekkingSkywatching
Everyday Carry (EDC)Hands-free headlamp useMulti-directional lighting with clip
Common praise
Lightweight and compact at 95.5gVersatile lighting modes including white, red, and high CRI auxiliary white lightLong battery runtime up to 147 hoursGood waterproof rating (IP66) and 1 meter impact resistanceUSB-C fast charging with short recharge timeSimple dual-button interface for easy operationReflective headband for safety
Versatile multifunctional design with 360° rotatable clipGood build quality and reliable outputIP68 water resistance and 1.5m impact resistanceBright 400 lumen max output with regulated driverComfortable and secure headband for most activities
Common complaints
Charging time varies between 1.5 to 3 hours depending on sourceSlight green tint on white LED reportedCannot replace internal rechargeable battery
Headlamp strap design may not be ideal for joggingClip removal requires unscrewing tailcapNo strobe mode, only SOS blinky
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