Comparison Console
Streamlight ClipMate USB vs Wuben E18
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E18 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben E18 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 157% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben E18 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 38% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 61% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 157% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben E18 stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 21% 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$45Most expensive
US$28Cheapest
Weight
53.9 g (1.90 oz)Lightest
63 g (2.22 oz)Heaviest
Length
81.3 mm (3.20 in)Shortest
97 mm (3.82 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
70 lmLowest output
180 lmHighest output
Max candela
500 cdLowest candela
1768 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
44 m (144 ft)Lowest
84.1 m (276 ft)Highest
Max runtime
210 minLongest runtime
174 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Lithium polymer cell
1xAA alkaline or NiMH
Charging type
USB built-in charge tab
Unknown
Rechargeable
Yes
No
IP rating
IPX4
IP68 (claimed)
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Polymer housing, abrasion-resistant
Aluminum body with diamond knurling
Use case profile
Best for
Hands-free lightingEDC useIndustrial and DIY useNight vision preservation with red LED modes
EDCCampingGeneral purpose handheld use
Common praise
Lightweight and compact designUSB built-in charging convenienceMultiple lighting modes including red LED for night visionDurable and abrasion-resistant polymer housingGood runtime on various modes
Good build qualityComfortable diamond knurlingSimple and effective user interfaceQuiet mechanical switch with positive actionReverse clicky allows mode changes during operation
Common complaints
Limited beam distance compared to larger flashlightsNot fully waterproof, only IPX4 water resistantSwitch interface may take getting used to
Does not support 14500 lithium-ion cellsHigh beam stepdown after initial runtimeCool white Cree XP-G3 LED not favored by enthusiastsNo onboard chargingTail switch design prevents stable tailstanding
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