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Nitecore TIP SE vs Wuben G1
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben G1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben G1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1650% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben G1 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 40% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben G1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 226% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben G1 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 94% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1650% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben G1 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 78% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TIP SE stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 355% 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$34.95Most expensive
US$24.95Cheapest
Weight
26.1 g (0.92 oz)Heaviest
8 g (0.28 oz)Lightest
Length
60 mm (2.36 in)Shortest
68 mm (2.68 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
700 lmHighest output
40 lmLowest output
Max candela
2100 cdHighest candela
55 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
98 m (322 ft)Highest
15 m (49 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
3000 minLongest runtime
660 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery
Lithium-ion
Charging type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP54
IP68 (2m underwater for 1 hour)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aluminum alloy
Durable ABS Plastic
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryUrban preparednessTactical quick-accessEmergency use
Everyday carryTravelKeychain useDaily use
Common praise
High output brightness of 700 lumens in a very compact keychain sizeUSB-C fast charging with visible charge indicatorDual LED design improves brightness and beam uniformityLightweight and durable aluminum alloy body with IP54 ratingLong runtime on low mode up to ~50 hours
Compact and lightweight at 8 gramsBright for its size with 40 lumens outputLong runtime of up to 11 hours on low modeUSB-C rechargeable with 2.5 hour charging timeIP68 waterproof ratingEasy one-button operation
Common complaints
Limited impact resistance to 1 meterNo replaceable battery (built-in only)Splash resistant but not fully waterproof
Relatively low max output (40 lumens) may not suffice for demanding tasksMinimal impact resistance (1 meter)No detailed material specification
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