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Nitecore TM28 vs Wuben A9
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Nitecore TM28 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben A9 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben A9 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben A9 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM28 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM28 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A9 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM28 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A9 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A9 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore TM28 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 81% 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$399.95Most expensive
US$249.99Cheapest
Weight
414.7 g (14.63 oz)Lightest
447 g (15.77 oz)Heaviest
Length
142 mm (5.59 in)Shortest
215 mm (8.46 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
6000 lmLowest output
12000 lmHighest output
Max candela
107200 cdHighest candela
40900 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
655 m (2149 ft)Highest
420 m (1378 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
59940 minLongest runtime
33120 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
4x 3100mAh IMR 18650 rechargeable Li-ion batteries
Custom 10200mAh 7.2V Li-ion battery pack
Charging type
AC adapter with intelligent charging circuit
USB-C charging on battery, 5V 2A max input
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (submersible)
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aerospace grade aluminium alloy with HAIII hard anodised finish
Aircraft-grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Search and rescueCampingPhotographyOutdoor useTactical applications
Search and rescueOutdoor explorationExtreme conditions use
Common praise
Very bright output with high lumen countLong beam distance and intensityIntelligent charging and OLED status displayMultiple brightness and special modesDurable, waterproof design
High maximum brightness with three Cree XHP70.2 LEDsLong runtime up to 23 days on low modeDurable aircraft-grade aluminum body with IP68 waterproofingMultiple lighting modes including strobe and SOSSmart switch with mode memory and lockout functionality
Common complaints
Heavy weight for pocket carryRelatively large size
Customized battery can be inconvenient as a proprietary packCharging is slow due to limited 5V 2A inputLarge size and weight may be bulky for some usersHead unscrewing and switch placement can make accessing battery tricky
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