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Nitecore P12GTS vs Wuben D1

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

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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

Cheapest

Wuben D1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Wuben D1 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Wuben D1 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Wuben D1 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

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.

Nitecore P12GTS — Beam distance: 226 m (741 ft)Nitecore P12GTS — Max candela: 12760 cdNitecore P12GTS — Weight: 99 g (3.49 oz)Nitecore P12GTS — Length: 146 mm (5.75 in)Nitecore P12GTS — Retail price: US$100Nitecore P12GTS — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Wuben D1 — Beam distance: 130 m (427 ft)Wuben D1 — Max candela: 4200 cdWuben D1 — Weight: 109 g (3.84 oz)Wuben D1 — Length: 105 mm (4.13 in)Wuben D1 — Retail price: US$85.95Wuben D1 — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
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 Use▣Search And Rescue▣Law Enforcement▣Hunting▣Outdoor And Long Range Searching
▣Outdoor Activities▣Hunting▣Camping▣Everyday Carry▣Users Needing Flood And Spot Multi Angle Beam▣Users Needing Power Bank Functionality
Common praise
✓High Maximum Output Of 1800 Lumens✓Long Maximum Runtime Up To 250 Hours On Lowest Mode✓Durable Aero Grade Aluminum Alloy Construction With Ipx8 Waterproof Rating✓Dual Mechanical Tail And Metal Side Switches Allowing Versatile Control✓Integrated Micro USB Charging Port With Waterproof Cover✓Stable Regulated Output With Advanced Temperature Regulation✓Power Indicator Shows Remaining Battery Voltage
✓High Lumen Output (1100 Lumens) With Wide Flood Beam For Versatile Illumination✓Compact And Lightweight Design Ideal For EDC✓Long Runtime Up To 150 Hours On Low Mode✓Useful Multi Mode Interface Including Strobe And SOS✓Power Bank Capability With USB C Charging And Output✓Good Build Quality With Aluminum Body And Ip68 Rating✓Dual Direction Pocket Clip For Convenient Carry
Common complaints
⚠Charging Port Cover Not Very Tight, May Come Off Easily⚠Tailcap Threads Unanodized Preventing Mechanical Lockout⚠Pocket Clip Only For Bezel Down Carry And Protrudes Noticeably
⚠Magnetic Tailcap Weaker Than Some Competitors⚠No Onboard Charging In Flashlight, Battery Charges Via USB C Port On Battery Itself⚠Some Alignment Issues With Engravings⚠Pocket Clip Retention Not The Strongest⚠No Detailed Specs On Reverse Polarity Protection And Working Voltage⚠Plastic Tir Optic Instead Of Glass Lens

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