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Sofirn ST2 Max vs Wuben A22
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben A22 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative. Sofirn ST2 Max stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben A22 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Sofirn ST2 Max stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A22 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A22 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 11% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn ST2 Max stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn ST2 Max stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A22 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A22 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 90% gap from the closest alternative.
Sofirn ST2 Max stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 856% 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$62.99Cheapest
US$79.99Most expensive
Weight
244 g (8.61 oz)Heaviest
218 g (7.69 oz)Lightest
Length
113 mm (4.45 in)Shortest
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
3000 lmLowest output
4500 lmHighest output
Max candela
Unknown
21000 cd
Beam distance
Unknown
290 m (951 ft)
Max runtime
25800 minLongest runtime
2700 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
2x 18650 rechargeable lithium-ion cells
1 x 21700 Li-ion rechargeable battery or 1 x 18650 Li-ion rechargeable battery
Charging type
USB-C charging
Type-C (5V/2A)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX6
IP68
Impact resistance
Unknown
1.5 m (5 ft)
Material
Aluminum alloy
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Work lightOutdoor activitiesGaragesJob sitesEDCHands-free use via rotating head and magnetic base
Outdoor activitiesCampingMountain climbingCrime preventionDisaster preparednessEarthquake preventionPower outages
Common praise
Versatile multi-light functionality (white, red, UV)Long runtime up to 430 hours on low modeSolid build quality and robust rotating headUSB-C charging convenienceGood magnetic tail for hands-free use
High brightness outputVersatile modesGood waterproof and dustproof rating (IP68)Rapid charging with Type-CSwitch lock featureIncludes location fluorite light
Common complaints
Relatively heavy and large for pocket carrySomewhat tight USB-C port coverNo pocket clip includedBeam distance and candela not clearly specified
Weight with battery could be considered heavy for some usersLength and bulk may be larger than typical EDC flashlights
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