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Nitecore P12 vs Wuben P26

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. Nitecore P12 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 160% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Lightest

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

Heaviest

Wuben P26 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Wuben P26 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Nitecore P12 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 160% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Nitecore P12 stands out as the shortest option for length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Wuben P26 stands out as the longest option for length, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest candela

Wuben P26 stands out as the lowest candela option for max candela, with about a 34% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest candela

Nitecore P12 stands out as the highest candela option for max candela, with about a 52% 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 — Length: 98 mm (3.86 in)Nitecore P12 — Max lumens: 1300 lmNitecore P12 — Retail price: US$95Wuben P26 — Beam distance: 130 m (427 ft)Wuben P26 — Max candela: 4200 cdWuben P26 — Weight: 145 g (5.11 oz)Wuben P26 — Length: 130 mm (5.12 in)Wuben P26 — Max lumens: 500 lmWuben P26 — Retail price: US$95Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthMax lumensRetail price
Price & carry
Retail price
US$95
US$95
Weight
142 g (5.01 oz)Lightest
145 g (5.11 oz)Heaviest
Length
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
130 mm (5.12 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
1300 lmHighest output
500 lmLowest output
Max candela
6400 cdHighest candela
4200 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
160 m (525 ft)Highest
130 m (427 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
60 min
Unknown
Power & durability
Battery type
16340 Li-ion / CR123A
3x AAA or 1x 18650 Li-ion battery
Charging type
USB Type-C
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
Unknown
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aluminum alloy
Hard anodising aircraft grade aluminium alloy
Use case profile
Best for
▣Everyday Carry▣Tactical Use▣Indoor And Most Outdoor Lighting
▣Uv Inspection And Forensic Detection▣Law Enforcement▣Detecting Biological Liquids Such As Blood▣Identifying Jewels And Precious Stones▣Detecting Leaks Of Gas, Oil, And Flammable Liquids
Common praise
✓Multiple Brightness Levels Including Red Light Options✓Solid Durability With Glass Breakers On Bezel✓Compact And Lightweight For Easy EDC
✓Excellent Uv And White Light Dual Function✓Solid Build With Aircraft Grade Aluminum Alloy✓Ip68 Waterproof Rating✓Useful For Forensics And Gem Identification✓Battery Status Indication✓Variable Power Source Compatibility
Common complaints
⚠Brightest White Mode Has Shorter Throw Distance Than Some Competitors⚠Rotating Collar Switch May Add Bulk
⚠No Specified Runtime Information⚠Charging Type Not Specified

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