Comparison Console
Sofirn Q8 Plus vs Wuben X1 Pro
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben X1 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben X1 Pro stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben X1 Pro stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben X1 Pro stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn Q8 Plus stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben X1 Pro stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 4450% 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$104.29Cheapest
US$119Most expensive
Weight
492 g (17.35 oz)Heaviest
383 g (13.51 oz)Lightest
Length
133 mm (5.24 in)Shortest
138 mm (5.43 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
16000 lmHighest output
12300 lmLowest output
Max candela
222916 cdHighest candela
42025 cdLowest candela
Beam distance
554 m (1818 ft)Highest
410 m (1345 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
600 minShortest runtime
27300 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
3 x 21700 Li-ion batteries
21700 Lithium-ion
Charging type
USB-C charging and discharging port
USB Type-C
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8
IP65
Impact resistance
Unknown
1 m (3 ft)
Material
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy
Aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
HuntingSearchingSurvival kitEmergencyCampingOutdoor activitiesLong runtime use
Outdoor useNight hikingCamping and tent setupCave explorationCanyon tripsForest walksEmergency car kitsOutdoor work after darkSearch and rescue
Common praise
Very bright output with a daylight-like beamLong sustained runtime at 1800 lumensFlexible and advanced user interfaceBuilt-in USB-C charging and discharging portIPX8 water resistance and durable aluminum body
Extremely high max brightness of 12,300 lumensDual beam with wide flood and focused spot for versatile lightingSmart active cooling system with a quiet, removable fanLong battery runtime with replaceable 21700 batteriesFast USB-C PD charging and 15W reverse power bank featureRobust and weather resistant aluminum alloy body with IP65 ratingReasonably compact and manageable weight for such power
Common complaints
Heavy weight for daily carryOutput claims can be misleading without FL1 standardFlat top battery compatibility issues causing contact problemsThermal management limits sustained high output without additional cooling
Unusual large rectangular shape affecting ergonomic gripNot ideal for everyday pocket carry due to size and weightFan operation audible when active though quietNo official underwater submersion rating due to fanSome minor UI complexity in modes and locking/unlocking
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