Comparison Console
Streamlight ClipMate USB vs Wuben PL01
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Wuben PL01 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben PL01 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben PL01 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 829% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Wuben PL01 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 56% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 125% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 89% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 829% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight ClipMate USB stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 97% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben PL01 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3471% 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$20Cheapest
Weight
53.9 g (1.90 oz)Heaviest
45 g (1.59 oz)Lightest
Length
81.3 mm (3.20 in)Shortest
135 mm (5.31 in)Longest
Output
Max lumens
70 lmLowest output
650 lmHighest output
Max candela
500 cdLowest candela
1686 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
44 m (144 ft)Lowest
82 m (269 ft)Highest
Max runtime
210 minShortest runtime
7500 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Lithium polymer cell
1x 10880 Li-ion or 2x AAA cells
Charging type
USB built-in charge tab
USB-C (on-cell)
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX4
IP68
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
2 m (7 ft)Highest
Material
Polymer housing, abrasion-resistant
Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Hands-free lightingEDC useIndustrial and DIY useNight vision preservation with red LED modes
Everyday carryDaily commuteBusiness tripCampingOutdoor workTravelEmergenciesInspectionHands-free lighting with clip
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
High CRI (>90) neutral white lightLow price and good valueCompact and lightweight designDual power option using 10880 Li-ion or AAA batteriesGood waterproof and impact resistance
Common complaints
Limited beam distance compared to larger flashlightsNot fully waterproof, only IPX4 water resistantSwitch interface may take getting used to
Output slightly lower than claimedPositive DUV tint (slightly greenish)
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