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Nitecore P12 vs Wuben E12R
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore P12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E12R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P12 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben E12R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E12R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E12R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E12R stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 17200% 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$95Most expensive
US$52.79Cheapest
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
144.35 g (5.09 oz)Heaviest
Length
98 mm (3.86 in)
Unknown
Output
Max lumens
1300 lmHighest output
1200 lmLowest output
Max candela
6400 cdLowest candela
7985 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
160 m (525 ft)Lowest
179 m (587 ft)Highest
Max runtime
60 minShortest runtime
10380 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
16340 Li-ion / CR123A
18650 Li-Ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
Unknown
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aluminum alloy
Aviation grade aluminum
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTactical useIndoor and most outdoor lighting
Powerbank function useCampingAround the houseBackup flashlight
Common praise
Multiple brightness levels including red light optionsSolid durability with glass breakers on bezelCompact and lightweight for easy EDC
Good grip due to knurling and fins on headPowerbank function for charging devicesLighted side switch is easy to findLong max runtime of up to 173 hours
Common complaints
Brightest white mode has shorter throw distance than some competitorsRotating collar switch may add bulk
Relatively large and heavy for EDC in jeans pocketClear TIR optic without protective glass lensNeed to press tail cover firmly for full waterproofing
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