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Nitecore P12GTS vs Wuben D1
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben D1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben D1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben D1 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben D1 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben D1 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 67% 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$100Most expensive
US$85.95Cheapest
Weight
99 g (3.49 oz)Lightest
109 g (3.84 oz)Heaviest
Length
146 mm (5.75 in)Longest
105 mm (4.13 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmHighest output
1100 lmLowest output
Max candela
12760 cdHighest candela
4200 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
226 m (741 ft)Highest
130 m (427 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
15000 minLongest runtime
9000 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion (high drain recommended) or 2 x CR123A batteries
1x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion
Charging type
Micro-USB charging via tailcap port
USB Type-C charging port, also functions as power bank
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters submersible)
IP68 (2 meters underwater for 1 hour)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy
Aluminum body
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical useSearch and rescueLaw enforcementHuntingOutdoor and long-range searching
Outdoor activitiesHuntingCampingEveryday carryUsers needing flood and spot multi-angle beamUsers needing power bank functionality
Common praise
High maximum output of 1800 lumensLong maximum runtime up to 250 hours on lowest modeDurable aero grade aluminum alloy construction with IPX8 waterproof ratingDual mechanical tail and metal side switches allowing versatile controlIntegrated micro-USB charging port with waterproof coverStable regulated output with advanced temperature regulationPower indicator shows remaining battery voltage
High lumen output (1100 lumens) with wide flood beam for versatile illuminationCompact and lightweight design ideal for EDCLong runtime up to 150 hours on low modeUseful multi-mode interface including strobe and SOSPower bank capability with USB-C charging and outputGood build quality with aluminum body and IP68 ratingDual-direction pocket clip for convenient carry
Common complaints
Charging port cover not very tight, may come off easilyTailcap threads unanodized preventing mechanical lockoutPocket clip only for bezel-down carry and protrudes noticeably
Magnetic tailcap weaker than some competitorsNo onboard charging in flashlight, battery charges via USB-C port on battery itselfSome alignment issues with engravingsPocket clip retention not the strongestNo detailed specs on reverse polarity protection and working voltagePlastic TIR optic instead of glass lens
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