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Streamlight Knucklehead vs Wuben A9
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Wuben A9 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative. Streamlight Knucklehead stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative. Wuben A9 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 5900% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Streamlight Knucklehead stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 33% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A9 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A9 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 32% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Knucklehead stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 47% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Knucklehead stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 98% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A9 stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 5900% gap from the closest alternative.
Streamlight Knucklehead stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Wuben A9 stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 15% 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$249.99Most expensive
Weight
655 g (23.10 oz)Heaviest
447 g (15.77 oz)Lightest
Length
234 mm (9.21 in)Longest
215 mm (8.46 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
200 lmLowest output
12000 lmHighest output
Max candela
1150 cdLowest candela
40900 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
Unknown
420 m (1378 ft)
Max runtime
28800 minShortest runtime
33120 minLongest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
Rechargeable NiCd battery pack or 4 AA alkaline batteries
Custom 10200mAh 7.2V Li-ion battery pack
Charging type
AC and DC fast chargers, universal steady charger optional
USB-C charging on battery, 5V 2A max input
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX4
IP68
Impact resistance
2 m (7 ft)
Unknown
Material
High impact super tough nylon polymer
Aircraft-grade aluminum alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Work Site IlluminationProfessional Use In Emergency Services
Search And RescueOutdoor ExplorationExtreme Conditions Use
Common praise
Bright 200 Lumens With Regulated IntensityMultiple Lighting Modes Including Moonlight For Extended RuntimeDurable, Impact And Water Resistant DesignRemovable Strong Magnet For Hands Free Use
High Maximum Brightness With Three Cree Xhp70.2 LedsLong Runtime Up To 23 Days On Low ModeDurable Aircraft Grade Aluminum Body With Ip68 WaterproofingMultiple Lighting Modes Including Strobe And SOSSmart Switch With Mode Memory And Lockout Functionality
Common complaints
No Charger Included With This Specific Purchase Option
Customized Battery Can Be Inconvenient As A Proprietary PackCharging Is Slow Due To Limited 5v 2a InputLarge Size And Weight May Be Bulky For Some UsersHead Unscrewing And Switch Placement Can Make Accessing Battery Tricky
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