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Nitecore P12 vs Wuben E12R

EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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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

Cheapest

Wuben E12R stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 44% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Nitecore P12 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 80% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Nitecore P12 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Wuben E12R stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Wuben E12R stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Nitecore P12 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Nitecore P12 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

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.

Nitecore P12 — Beam distance: 160 m (525 ft)Nitecore P12 — Max candela: 6400 cdNitecore P12 — Weight: 142 g (5.01 oz)Nitecore P12 — Retail price: US$95Nitecore P12 — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Nitecore P12 — Max lumens: 1300 lmWuben E12R — Beam distance: 179 m (587 ft)Wuben E12R — Max candela: 7985 cdWuben E12R — Weight: 144.35 g (5.09 oz)Wuben E12R — Retail price: US$52.79Wuben E12R — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Wuben E12R — Max lumens: 1200 lmBeam distanceMax candelaWeightRetail priceImpact resistanceMax lumens
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 Carry▣Tactical Use▣Indoor And Most Outdoor Lighting
▣Powerbank Function Use▣Camping▣Around The House▣Backup Flashlight
Common praise
✓Multiple Brightness Levels Including Red Light Options✓Solid Durability With Glass Breakers On Bezel✓Compact And Lightweight For Easy EDC
✓Good Grip Due To Knurling And Fins On Head✓Powerbank Function For Charging Devices✓Lighted Side Switch Is Easy To Find✓Long Max Runtime Of Up To 173 Hours
Common complaints
⚠Brightest White Mode Has Shorter Throw Distance Than Some Competitors⚠Rotating Collar Switch May Add Bulk
⚠Relatively Large And Heavy For EDC In Jeans Pocket⚠Clear Tir Optic Without Protective Glass Lens⚠Need To Press Tail Cover Firmly For Full Waterproofing

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