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Nitecore P16 vs Wuben X2

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

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Wuben X2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P16 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben X2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 160% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Nitecore P16 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Wuben X2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Wuben X2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Nitecore P16 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.

Lowest output

Nitecore P16 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 62% gap from the closest alternative.

Highest output

Wuben X2 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 160% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest runtime

Wuben X2 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 85% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest runtime

Nitecore P16 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 575% 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 P16 — Beam distance: 289 m (948 ft)Nitecore P16 — Max candela: 20900 cdNitecore P16 — Weight: 136 g (4.80 oz)Nitecore P16 — Length: 151 mm (5.94 in)Nitecore P16 — Retail price: US$70Nitecore P16 — Impact resistance: 1.5 m (5 ft)Wuben X2 — Beam distance: 165.5 m (543 ft)Wuben X2 — Max candela: 6850 cdWuben X2 — Weight: 123 g (4.34 oz)Wuben X2 — Length: 85.1 mm (3.35 in)Wuben X2 — Retail price: US$79Wuben X2 — Impact resistance: 1 m (3 ft)Beam distanceMax candelaWeightLengthRetail priceImpact resistance
Price & carry
Retail price
US$70Cheapest
US$79Most expensive
Weight
136 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
123 g (4.34 oz)Lightest
Length
151 mm (5.94 in)Longest
85.1 mm (3.35 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
960 lmLowest output
2500 lmHighest output
Max candela
20900 cdHighest candela
6850 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
289 m (948 ft)Highest
165.5 m (543 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
31200 minLongest runtime
4620 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1x18650 or 2xCR123
14500 Lithium-ion
Charging type
USB-C (via Nitecore NL1826R battery)
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX-8
IP68
Impact resistance
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy with HAIII military grade hard-anodized finish
Aluminum body
Use case profile
Best for
▣EDC▣Tactical Use▣Outdoor▣Work Related Flashlight Use
▣Everyday Carry▣General Purpose Use▣Flood Beam Lighting▣Travel▣Portable Lighting
Common praise
✓High Brightness With A Maximum Of 960 Lumens✓Long Beam Distance (~289 Meters)✓Durable Build With Good Impact And Water Resistance✓Useful Side Switch And Tactical Tail Switch Interface✓Power Indicator Display For Battery Level And Voltage✓Includes Intelligent Memory To Store Preferred Brightness Setting✓Convenient USB C Rechargeable Battery Available
✓Bright Output For Size✓USB C Onboard Charging✓Comfortable Pocketable Size✓Unique Flat, Rectangular Shape With Ergonomic Switch Lever✓Good Quality Anodized Aluminum Construction✓Strong Pocket Clip And Lanyard Option✓Long Runtime On Lower Modes✓High Cri Available In Lh351d LED Version✓Ip68 Water And Dust Resistance
Common complaints
⚠Not Suitable For Search And Rescue Due To Lockout Feature Causing The Light To Shut Off If Caps Loosened⚠Light May Fail To Turn On If Head Is Slightly Loosened⚠Rough Coating/texture Not Attractive⚠Tail Standing Lamp Feature May Not Be Tactical In Some Scenarios
⚠Battery Pack Not User Replaceable Without Disassembly And Soldering⚠Large Clip May Not Suit Front Pocket Carry⚠Switch Lever Easy To Press Making Lockout Necessary For Pocket Carry⚠Pwm Visible On Some Modes But Not Noticeable To Naked Eye⚠Unusual Flat Shape May Require Adaptation To Hold Comfort

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