Comparison Console
Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie vs Wuben E8
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E8 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E8 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 225% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben E8 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 31% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 69% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 225% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Mini Valkyrie stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E8 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 2900% 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$79.95Most expensive
US$67Cheapest
Weight
62 g (2.19 oz)Lightest
90 g (3.17 oz)Heaviest
Length
61.2 mm (2.41 in)Shortest
91 mm (3.58 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
400 lmLowest output
1300 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
3000 cd
Beam distance
75 m (246 ft)Lowest
110 m (361 ft)Highest
Max runtime
70 minShortest runtime
2100 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Built-in lithium polymer rechargeable
14500 rechargeable battery or standard AA battery
Charging type
Magnetic USB charging port (MCC charging cable)
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX6
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
1.5 m (5 ft)Highest
Material
Unknown
Aluminum alloy body with plastic scales
Use case profile
Best for
Full-size pistols with minimum 4-inch barrel lengthHome defenseWeapon mountingHolster carryConcealed carry
EDC enthusiastsCampingOutdoor useDaily carry
Common praise
High output luminosity for size (400 lumens)Rechargeable lithium polymer battery with magnetic chargingQuick attach and release mounting system compatible with Glock and Picatinny railsLightweight and compact, suitable for holster carryAffordable price compared to competitors
Compact and lightweightGood brightness with neutral white LEDsCustomizable appearance with magnetic scalesSupports both rechargeable 14500 and standard AA batteriesIP68 waterproof and good impact resistanceMagnetic tailcap and M4 mounting for hands-free use
Common complaints
Does not fit smaller pistols with short or no railsNo strobe modeLimited runtime at peak output (about 5 minutes before auto step-down)
UV mode included in main modes can complicate UINo shortcut to skip modesUV beam performance unimpressive with visible light spillButton feels cheap and rattly
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