Comparison Console
Streamlight Knucklehead Spot vs Wuben B1
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben B1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Knucklehead Spot stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben B1 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1900% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight Knucklehead Spot stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben B1 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben B1 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Knucklehead Spot stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Knucklehead Spot stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben B1 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 1900% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Knucklehead Spot stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben B1 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 3% 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$166.73Cheapest
US$179.95Most expensive
Weight
655 g (23.10 oz)Heaviest
555 g (19.58 oz)Lightest
Length
234 mm (9.21 in)Longest
53 mm (2.09 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
180 lmLowest output
3600 lmHighest output
Max candela
11000 cdLowest candela
21462 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
210 m (689 ft)Highest
179 m (587 ft)Lowest
Max runtime
2100 minShortest runtime
2160 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
NiCd rechargeable battery pack or 4 AA alkaline batteries
Built-in 6600mAh Lithium-ion (rechargeable)
Charging type
Unknown
USB
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX4
IP65
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)Highest
1 m (3 ft)Lowest
Material
High-impact, super-tough nylon polymer
Polycarbonate & Plastic
Use case profile
Best for
FirefightingSearch and RescueSituations requiring articulating head beamDurability and long beam distance
Mountain bikingDirt roadsForest trailsNight ridingRural/highway commutingSecurity patrolsCampingWildlife conservation
Common praise
Articulating 360-degree head for flexibilityLong beam distance of 210 metersMultiple brightness levels including long runtime moonlight modeDurable, shockproof construction with IPX4 water resistanceMagnet with strong pull for hands-free use
Very bright output up to 3600 lumensLong beam distance with wide 180° spreadConvenient wireless remote controlGood waterproof and impact resistanceLong runtime up to 36 hours on low mode
Common complaints
Relatively heavy at 655 gramsBattery pack not included, uses either NiCd rechargeable battery pack or 4 AA alkaline batteriesCharging cords and chargers sold separately
No beam cutoff making it unsuitable for city street ridingHead can overheat if not cooled while running at high brightnessMount clamp fits limited handlebar diameters