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Sofirn SD05 vs Wuben L50
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Sofirn SD05 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben L50 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn SD05 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben L50 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD05 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD05 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben L50 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben L50 stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 60% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD05 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 150% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn SD05 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben L50 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 8655% 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$35.99Most expensive
US$33.99Cheapest
Weight
120 g (4.23 oz)Lightest
138 g (4.87 oz)Heaviest
Length
119 mm (4.69 in)Shortest
139 mm (5.47 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmHighest output
1200 lmLowest output
Max candela
36225 cd
Unknown
Beam distance
271 m (889 ft)Highest
200 m (656 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
98 minShortest runtime
8580 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
21700 rechargeable lithium-ion
18650 lithium-ion rechargeable
Charging type
External charger via micro-USB
Micro USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IP68
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Material
Aircraft-grade aluminum alloy with hard anodized finish
Aircraft-grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Scuba diving up to 100 metersCampingHuntingGeneral outdoor use
EDCCampingHikingOutdoorsGeneral useSurvival kits
Common praise
High output brightness up to 3000 lumensGood build quality and anodization finishSolid waterproofing confirmed to 100 metersStable runtime and no PWM detectedEasy and intuitive rotary dial interfaceIncludes battery, charger, and lanyard in package
High brightness outputVersatile modes including SOSDurable IP68 waterproof buildGood battery runtime on ECO modeConvenient USB chargingReliable tail switch interface
Common complaints
Lack of grip on body tubeNo pocket clip or magnet for carryNo SOS or strobe modesSome desire for wider tint optionCharging is external only, not built-in
Uses micro USB charging instead of USB-CBattery indicator and low power warning may vary
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